European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 13, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                , a a a a a a a a we a a a a a a a a a a a is amps. A a. A a a -.y-, Pembrokeshire from poetry to pirates Region offers interesting past Beautiful now. For Sis Richard mover Ley one Man enjoys the newspaper while the other enjoys the View at  Richard mover Ley if Wales could be said to resemble a pig s head then Pembrokeshire would be its snout. Yet this Small area contains some of the most attractive coastline in Britain. Nicknamed Quot Little England beyond Wales Quot because of. The High number of English colonists Pembrokeshire is a mixture of tiny fishing towns Cliffs and coves Sandy beaches and Rocky headlands. There Are myriad offshore islands a Home to a variety of Birdlike and seats a number of okie Astles some dramatic coastal walks an the or tallest City in Britain St. David s. Yet Japart from pockets of caravan Sites especially near Tenby and St. David s this stunning area is relatively quiet and virtually unknown to foreign. Visitors. A starting in the North of Pembrokeshire the first town of importance is Fishguard the port from which ferries Cross to. Rosclare Ireland. The upper town is fairly nondescript but look for the Clifftop walk which leads Down to the lower town and the Circle of standing stones where the a Quot Eisteddfod an annual Welsh language festival was held in 1986. The walk offers excellent views Over the Bay with its Small fishing vessels and yachts and the Distant coastline. When the Sun reflects off the Ultramarine sea and the Bracken is in Flower on the Cliffside the View seems  seen from above the View inspires one to explore the older lower town. Here the ancient cottages spread along the narrow Street in a Long line Are covered in attractive Ros Bushes and creepers and the Harbor is full of nets and fishing pots. This Harbor was used in the filming of Dylan Thomas under milk Wood with Richard Burton. The old fashioned pub with its wooden bar and hand pumps of photographs and fishing paraphernalia gives the feeling of walking into a film set. Incidentally there s a legend told about the women of Fishguard. It is said that a French raiding party landed there in 1797 but was frightened into Retreat by the local women who dressed in their red shawls and tall Black hats looked exactly like soldiers. A. From Fishguard drive Down a487 to St David a this is one of the major centers of Pembrokeshire renowned for its Beautiful Baches such As the huge Sandy Beach at White Sands. The Beach May be Large but parking space is limited so arrive Early. From White Sands there arts Lifeboat trips to some of the nearby islands to see the gannets puffins auks and seals. St. David s itself is an interesting place to visit. Officially the smallest City in Britain because of its Cathedral it s really Little More than a Small town. St. David the Patron Saint of Wales founded a monastery on this site in the sixth Century. The Cathedral was built in a Valley to hide it from pirates and it was once said that two pilgrimages there were As Good As one to Rome. Inside the Cathedral i of simple design with Bare floors and roughly Hen Walls but its proportions Are striking and the wooden ceiling to impressive. In summer recitals Are Given in the Cathedral and there Are theater performances in the adjoining Bishop s Palace. This Large building was erected by Bishop Gower in the 14th Century and is also Worth a visit a from St. David s take a487 toward Haverfordwest being sure to Stop off at the Beautiful fishing Village of Solva for a walk out to the Headland. Then turn toward Milford Haven and Cross the Bridge to Pembroke the town is fairly Small with one main Street but it does contain a number of old churches and a spectacular Castle. This building which perches above Mill Pond is remarkably preserved. It has a huge 13th-Century keep unusual for being circular and was the Birthplace of Henry Vii. Take b4139 Southeast toward the Busy town Ostenby nicknamed the Quot Welsh  pleasant alternative for accommodations is Manorbier this Small place a few Miles before Tenby is quiet and attractive and dominated by a huge Castle. Below is a Large Beach which unlike Tenby a is almost devoid of people a certainly in the Early morning and late evening when the Day trippers Are not there. A number of the Village women have bed and breakfasts in the attractive Stone cottages so ask around. Whether you stay in Tenby a visit to the town is a must. Tenby is attractive and interesting with a town Wall a museum and Art gallery with dramatic views of the Baya Tudor merchant s House and a network of narrow winding streets which slope Down to the Harbor. However the main reason for a visit is to take a boat to Caldy Island.  be clearly seen from the coast but is Cut off during the Winter. There is a cistercian monastery on the Island the first monastery was built Here in the fifth a cent Ryand Tours can be taken a but Only men Are allowed inside the monastery buildings. The monks make a variety of products to sell including perfume and Dairy products. I apart from the main buildings there Are i a number of old chapels and churches that i can be visited and the Large Village Green j Complete with Duck Pond makes a pleasant place to sit in the Sun. Walk across to the other Side of the Island kid