Select picturesque Pembrokeshire in Wales for a family vacation and you will have a lovely time - By: keith lunt

Tenby is a pretty coast resort and harbour town sited in south Wales on the Pembrokeshire Coast. The region has been inhabited for hundreds of years and parts of the old town walls still remain. It also has terrific beaches and makes an outstanding choice for a family vacation. Kids of all ages will adore the lengthy stretches of sand - a lot of room to construct sandcastles and take part in games! There are four main beaches in Tenby.

South Beach has two kilometres of golden sand and is backed by sand dunes. It looks out to Caldey Island and there are loads of facilities including a car park, toilets, shops, hire facilities and telephones.

Castle Beach is situated in the cove between Castle Hill and the East Cliff. It has a cafÃ(c), toilets and deck chair hire. Boat trips to Caldey Island operate at low tide.

Harbour Beach is positioned at the rear of Harbour Bay. It is a little beach, but very pretty. There are toilets and food vending facilities. Boat trips to Caldey Island also operate at high tide.

North Beach is a stretch of golden sand that is interspersed with sporadic rock pools. Goskar Rock is a well-known feature of this beach. This beach is overlooked by Tenby town itself and the promenade. The water quality is exceptional and dogs are not allowed during the summer months. This beach has lots of facilities including a shop, toilets, cafÃ(c) and hire shop. There is also a tourist information centre on the promenade.

There are plenty of things to do in Tenby if the weather is not great. For those of you interested in history you will find the Tudor Merchants House charming. This three storey property dates back to the fifteenth century and gives you a good impression of what a typical town house was like when Tenby was a thriving trading port. Children will love discovering how a Tudor merchant and his family would have lived. They may also have the opportunity to get dressed up in Tudor costume and play with replica toys. There is also access to a small herb garden during good weather.

It is possible to take a boat trip from Tenby Harbour to Caldey Island. This is a very pleasing excursion and you will enjoy a picturesque day on this beautiful island. People have lived on Caldey Island since the Stone Age and it has also been home to many orders of monks since Celtic times. The Cistercian Order of monks on Caldey carry on with this tradition, and more than a thousand years of prayer have made this island very quiet and serene. The monks and inhabitants of this island are happy to welcome visitors during the summer months.

Tenby is a pretty beach resort and harbour town sited in south Wales on the Pembrokeshire Coast. The district has been populated for hundreds of years and parts of the old town walls still remain. It also has great beaches and makes an excellent option for a family holiday. Children of all ages will love the lengthy stretches of sand - a lot of room to make sandcastles and take part in games! There are four main beaches in Tenby.

Jane Lunt writes for Welsh Holiday Cottages where you can find an excellent choice of holiday cottages in Wales.