Pembrokeshire and Fishguard are closer to Ireland than England, and both can be reached in under 3 hours.

Due to its location, Fishguard is a popular stop off for those travelling to or from Ireland. Whether its business or pleasure, Fishguard is an ideal place to stay and offers some stunning views.

In fact Pembrokeshire was named the second best coastal destination in the world by National Geographic in 2010 beating such highly famous coastal regions such as the Seychelles and Bermuda. The size and shape of the Pembrokeshire coastal region along with it being relatively unspoilt were just some of the attributes that earned Pembrokeshire this accolade.

Fishguard has all the magic you’d expect from a fishing village and harbour including pretty, coloured cottages that line the bay. Even though not as busy a fishing harbour as it was back in the early twentieth century, Fishguard is still famous for its herring fishing. The port however goes back to Viking times and the town’s ancient Royal Oak pub saw the signing of surrender following the Last Invasion of Britain in 1797. Today it is still a busy port with direct ferry crossings to Rosslare in Ireland.

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park where Fishguard lies within, has over 200 miles of coastal footpath, surely more than enough for even the most fanatical of walker on their stay in one of the hotels Fishguard. The coastal path takes you through small fishing villages, harbours, creeks and estuaries and along miles and miles of golden sands.

Exciting boat trips are available to the offshore islands - see all kinds of wildlife, from nesting puffins, guillemots skimming the waves and grey seals lounging on rocks. Perhaps even a dolphin or whale. For adventure on the sea then there are activity centres offering kitesurfing, kayaking, beach surfing and coaststeering.

Fishguard, as so much of Pembrokeshire, offers a wealth of sights, experiences and activities for everyone. Whether it’s families, couples, adventure seekers, wildlife enthusiasts or for business, staying in one of the many hotels Fishguard has to offer is a memorable experience.