Newport (Trefdraeth)

Introducing Newport (Trefdraeth)

In stark contrast to the industrial city of Newport in Gwent, the Pembrokeshire Newport is a pretty cluster of flower-bedecked cottages huddled beneath a small Norman castle. It sits at the foot of Carn Ingli, a massive bump on the seaward side of the Preseli Hills, and in recent years has gained a reputation for the quality of its restaurants and guesthouses; Newport has been touted as Wales’ answer to Padstow (a Cornish fishing village turned trendy gastronomic resort).

Newport makes a pleasant base for walks along the coastal path or south into the Preseli Hills, but it does get crowded in summer. At the northwest corner of the town is little Parrog Beach, dwarfed by Newport Sands (Traeth Mawr) across the river.

There’s a National Park Visitor Centre (820912; 2 Bank Cottages, Long St; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat Easter-Oct) opposite the main car park, a block north of the main street.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009