Saundersfoot used to be a small fishing village. There was also some
shipbuilding here. In the 1800's Saundersfoot became very popular with
the black gold rush when high quality anthracite was found locally.
This coal was in demand and in 1829 a whole new harbour was built and
railways shipped the coal to the harbour from six mines.
With the decline of
coal sales and other more profitable coal mining operations both in the
UK and abroad, the mining ceased and Saundersfoot became a popular
tourist destination.
This is one of the
most visited tourist resorts in Wales along with its equally if not
more popular neighbour, the town of Tenby, some 3 miles away. The
countryside and scenery is fabulous and the shopping and recreational
facilities superb. Be sure to visit the fish market and the local
butcher who has won several awards and sells the freshest and most
succulent Welsh lamb that you will ever come across.
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