Online poll names Tenby as best holiday destination in Wales

The appeal of Tenby as a holiday destination has been clearly highlighted in an online poll, one which declared the coastal town as the best place to holiday in Wales.

Compiled by Walesonline.co.uk, thousands of people took part in stating their favourite holiday spot. The results showed that Tenby stood head and shoulders above its rivals, taking 19.5% of all votes while the Gower Peninsula reached second place with 11.4%.

The nearby beauty spot of Saundersfoot finished in 9th place with 4.5% naming it as their favourite destination. Voters gave many reasons why Tenby was their favourite, with the beautiful beaches, boutique shops and brilliant pubs and restaurants just some of the things which help attract visitors throughout the year.

South Wales is one of Britain's best getaway locations, with more than seven million UK residents flocking to Wales for their holidays every year. If you want to discover why the region appeals to so many people, book into one of the holiday cottages in Tenby this summer.

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