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Tenby, Wales
Photographer Martin Parr on the hidden gem of the British coast
Martin Parr
Sunday February 1 2009
The Observer
I pride myself in being an aficionado of the British seaside. Throughout my career I have visited and worked in many of the famous British resorts, from Great Yarmouth to Largs. Over the years many favourites have emerged. I like the intimacy of Broadstairs, the brashness of Scarborough - but for the perfect all-round charming resort, Tenby has to be firmly placed at the top of my list. It is surprising that the delights of this Welsh town only seem to be known and appreciated by ... the Welsh. If you look up Tenby in, say, the Good Hotel Guide or Good Food Guide, you will see that it does not even register. This is a mystery, as this classic Georgian town is surrounded on three sides by the most delicious beaches and has a small harbour so picturesque you have to pinch yourself to know you are not walking through a film set. As you traverse the town, new vistas constantly come at you, with amazing combinations of architecture and beach. It is charm personified.
? Boutique hotels have yet to hit Tenby, but go to www.virtualtenby.co.uk for more traditional options. Try the new Bluestone holiday park, an eco Center Parcs (www.bluestonewales.com), or rent a cottage in the National Park (www.coastalcottages.com)
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