Tenby Hotels
Thursday, December 6, 2007
If you are thinking of staying at one of the delightful Tenby hotels available to you it might be of some interest to you to learn a little about the history of this beautiful Welsh coastal town, as well as discovering some of the tourist attractions which you could enjoy during your stay.
It is generally considered that Tenby was founded during the Nordic invasions as a Viking village. It was then developed with the castle at it's hub. The Welsh name for Tenby means "little town of the fishes" or "little fortress of the fish", names which refer to both the coastal location and the wall which surrounds the town; walls originally built during the 13th Century by the 1st Earl of Pembroke, William de Valence. The town would eventually develop into an important Welsh seaport, and more latterly a resort renowned for it's health benefits. In fact many walkways were created to facilitate healthy seaside walks, which also provided an education into the local flora and fauna for the botanists and geologists visiting the area.
Opting to stay in Tenby hotels is incredibly popular, especially during the summer months. This is largely down to the imbued sense of history of the town, not to mention the many visitor attractions and the exciting nightlife. Tenby is home to part of Britain's only National Park to be situated on the coast, the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Being a coastal town also means there are various cruises available, allowing you to take in the the coastline, the sea life (seals, seabirds and porpoises) and visit the surrounding islands; St Catherine's Island and Caldey Island.
Caldey Island has been inhabited by a monastery and it's monks since the 5th Century, and still is today. It is possible to take a boat around the island or even land and spend some time exploring the island before returning on another boat. St Catherine's Fort was originally built as a defence against potential French invasions, and although it is no longer possible to visit as a member of the public, it still provides a beautiful view from the South Beach.
It would be impossible to talk about having a holiday in Tenby hotels without mentioning the long sandy beaches. Split into 3 beaches; North, South and Town, each one has a unique feel, but at the same time they are all beautiful and marked by long expanses of golden sand.
It is generally considered that Tenby was founded during the Nordic invasions as a Viking village. It was then developed with the castle at it's hub. The Welsh name for Tenby means "little town of the fishes" or "little fortress of the fish", names which refer to both the coastal location and the wall which surrounds the town; walls originally built during the 13th Century by the 1st Earl of Pembroke, William de Valence. The town would eventually develop into an important Welsh seaport, and more latterly a resort renowned for it's health benefits. In fact many walkways were created to facilitate healthy seaside walks, which also provided an education into the local flora and fauna for the botanists and geologists visiting the area.
Opting to stay in Tenby hotels is incredibly popular, especially during the summer months. This is largely down to the imbued sense of history of the town, not to mention the many visitor attractions and the exciting nightlife. Tenby is home to part of Britain's only National Park to be situated on the coast, the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Being a coastal town also means there are various cruises available, allowing you to take in the the coastline, the sea life (seals, seabirds and porpoises) and visit the surrounding islands; St Catherine's Island and Caldey Island.
Caldey Island has been inhabited by a monastery and it's monks since the 5th Century, and still is today. It is possible to take a boat around the island or even land and spend some time exploring the island before returning on another boat. St Catherine's Fort was originally built as a defence against potential French invasions, and although it is no longer possible to visit as a member of the public, it still provides a beautiful view from the South Beach.
It would be impossible to talk about having a holiday in Tenby hotels without mentioning the long sandy beaches. Split into 3 beaches; North, South and Town, each one has a unique feel, but at the same time they are all beautiful and marked by long expanses of golden sand.
