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Am I the only person who doesn’t get Tenby?

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Aquabi · 24/02/2025 14:52

Obviously no offence intended. Different strokes for different folks.

So we have some Canadian cousins coming over in Sumer and as an extended family we are putting together an itinerary. Everyone has said we need to do a typical seaside town. It is pretty much unanimous that everyone in the family chat has decided Tenby is the #1 choice.

Don't get me wrong the actual landscape was outstanding. But I found Tenby a little bit drab given how popular it was. It was heaving which I didn’t mind but I really do not get the hype.

I went a few years ago in Summer and was expecting to find this absolute gem and it was fine. I enjoyed some of the bakeries.

Am I the only person who doesn’t get it?

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Yuckyyuckyuckity · 24/02/2025 14:55

I agree it's nice enough but not WOW the way some people claim it is. I also felt the same about St David's in Pembrokeshire. Like, it's pleasant but it's absolutely tiny, the cathedral is nice enough but that's about it. Yet it's raved about as a must see if you go to West Wales.

maudelovesharold · 24/02/2025 14:55

Does it have to be in Wales? What about Blackpool?

SallyWD · 24/02/2025 14:54

I've never been I want to. Everyone I know who's been there loves it. One friends said the people there were the friendliest people she'd ever met.