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Sunset

Golden Light at St Davids

A short walk from the cathedral to the beach to catch the sun dipping below the horizon.

Best time: 15:41About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 15:54

    St Davids Food and Wine

    Pick up a freshly made sandwich or baguette from the counter at the rear of this deli. It is open until 16:00, so you have time to grab something before the light changes.

  2. 16:29

    Whitesands beach, St David's

    Walk seven minutes from the cathedral to this stretch of Whitesands Beach. The sand is large and picturesque, offering clear views of Ramsey Island as the golden light begins.

  3. 16:39

    Whitesands beach, St David's

    Stand on the beach and watch the sun set toward the SW. The sky will turn warm and bright just before the sun dips below the horizon at 16:39.

  4. 17:19

    Farmers Arms

    End the evening at the only real pub in the city. It is just a two-minute walk back toward the center. The atmosphere is lively with a mix of people, and hot food is available if you are still hungry.

Local tip

The beach gets very busy on sunny days in the summer, so arrive early to secure a good spot. The deli closes at 16:00, so do not delay your snack stop.

Check before you go

  • St Davids Food and Wine is open Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00.
  • Whitesands Beach Cafe is open Mo-Sa 10:30-16:30 and Su 11:00-16:00 if you prefer a seated coffee.

Worth knowing

  • St Davids Food and Wine is open at 15:54 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St Davids (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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