The Porthclais Harbour committee started in 1954, although the harbour has been used by boatmen for centuries. We lease the main body of the harbour from the Crown Commissioner through the Pembrokeshire Coast National Parks. Porthclais (also known as Porth Clais) is a small sheltered inlet harbour near St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales . Porthclais port was built in the 12th century, importing coal and timber. The entire harbour is within the St. David's Peninsula Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Nice place to visit, has a small National Trust car park. Good to explore the harbour, when the tide is out you can walk out to the main harbour wall. Be aware that when the tide comes in, you have to exit the harbour wall up the steps to the Coastal path back to the car park, due to the harbour being full of tidal sea water.
Stunning place great walks amazing scenery and beautiful weather. Great fir all ages.
Very enjoyable panoramic view out over the harbour, and a great walk out over the coast path
Stunning and hidden gem, great little spot for a swim too
Very nice, almost well hidden harbour. Very small National trust carpark, but it wasn't overly busy when we got there. Nice little coffee kiosk on site. A stream runs into the start of the harbour, but you need to walk a hill path to get to the actual harbour 10/20min depending on how quick you walk. Lovely place. Will visit again
Good facilities here are a fantastic launching location for some water fun (kayaking, paddleboards, etc). There is a launching fee for all craft (inc SUP, kayak) - please respect this if it isn't manned regardless of where you've parked, there's an honesty box. PS2 per craft at time of writing. There's also a NT carpark, toilets and kiosk in season. The seascape and natural beauty of the coast is sublime. There are caves and inlets to explore with huge potential for a good time. Respect the sea though, or it will gobble you up.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Good for kids
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Nice place to visit, has a small National Trust car park. Good to explore the harbour, when the tide is out you can walk out to the main harbour wall. Be aware that when the tide comes in, you have to exit the harbour wall up the steps to the Coastal path back to the car park, due to the harbour being full of tidal sea water.
Stunning place great walks amazing scenery and beautiful weather. Great fir all ages.
Very enjoyable panoramic view out over the harbour, and a great walk out over the coast path
Stunning and hidden gem, great little spot for a swim too
Very nice, almost well hidden harbour. Very small National trust carpark, but it wasn't overly busy when we got there. Nice little coffee kiosk on site. A stream runs into the start of the harbour, but you need to walk a hill path to get to the actual harbour 10/20min depending on how quick you walk. Lovely place. Will visit again
Good facilities here are a fantastic launching location for some water fun (kayaking, paddleboards, etc). There is a launching fee for all craft (inc SUP, kayak) - please respect this if it isn't manned regardless of where you've parked, there's an honesty box. PS2 per craft at time of writing. There's also a NT carpark, toilets and kiosk in season. The seascape and natural beauty of the coast is sublime. There are caves and inlets to explore with huge potential for a good time. Respect the sea though, or it will gobble you up.
