48 Hours in Saundersfoot
Golden sands, watersports and a feast for foodies
Wales short breaks are the way forward if you feel you need to escape the rat race but only have limited time to do so. And where to choose as your base for your short stay? By the beach, of course!
With just 48 hours in Saundersfoot, you can do so much. This bustling town is fronted by a long sandy beach where watersport enthusiasts and families flock, particularly during the summer months. Expect activities and eateries galore here, with further options available just down the coast in the neighbouring town of Tenby.
Our Pembrokeshire Short Breaks Guide to Saundersfoot highlights just some of our top recommendations for what to see and do during your weekend. Plus, we've covered some of our favourite places to eat if you fancy dining out during your stay.
What to Do
The beach is the hub of this seaside resort with a plethora of activities on offer all year round. Give these a go:
- Sunbathe on the golden sands of Saundersfoot Beach & set yourself a family sandcastle challenge
- Learn how to catch crabs at The Crabbing Centre
- Hire paddleboards from Good Trails and test your balance on the water
- Take a boat trip and explore the coastline with a sea safari or try your hand at sea fishing
- Sign up for surfing with Outer Reef Surf School
- Cycle the tramway towards Stepaside, Wisemans Bridge and Coppet Hall
- Enjoy a ride on the new Land Train around the village
- Tour the new heritage centres along the harbour and sightsee the life-size Schooner
Where to Shop
With a few recent additions to the streets, Saundersfoot is a top destination for independent shopping. Make sure to check these out:
- The Silver Lily is the place to go for ladies' accessories and gifts
- Pick up stylish nautical nick-nacks at Boho Beach House
- Purchase local artwork and pretty ornaments from Christkindl
- Little Bee House offers a wide range of local honey, beeswax candles and bee-themed gifts
- Stunning silver jewellery is available from Ocean Jewellery
- Outer Reef caters for all your watersports needs with wetsuits, surfboards and more
For the Foodies
Saundersfoot’s rich restaurant scene makes it a firm favourite for travelling foodies, it’s where you’ll find some of our best-loved eateries.
- Dine on the freshest seafood around at The Stone Crab on the seafront
- Eat Australian cuisine at The Kookaba
- Fine-dining tasting menus at Coast Restaurant overlooking Coppet Hall beach
- Mouth-watering street food at Cwlbox by the beach
- Sample local beers at HARBWR Bar & Kitchen
- Treat yourself to homemade cakes and sharing platters from The Sugar Loaf (note, there is another branch in Milford)
- Cupcake heaven at Sue’s Pantry
Food for the Cottage
Sample the very best local produce from the comfort of your cottage when you visit these great stores:
- Pick up quality Pembrokeshire meat at The Copper Hog butcher on the corner (also a branch in Tenby)
- The Sugar Loaf is where to go for local produce and fresh homemade bread
Stay in Saundersfoot
Start planning your West Wales short breaks with a getaway to this popular part of Pembrokeshire and check out our excellent collection of cottages and holiday homes in this seaside village. After all, we've proven just how much you can explore and sightsee in just 48 hours - imagine what you could do and see in a whole week!
