Located
just a few miles off the Pembrokeshire coast, Caldey Island is a blissfully
peaceful place with almost no motor vehicles and a very low population.
The boat ride from Tenby takes about 45 minutes. Caldey is famous for
its monastry which may be toured (women are not permitted in the monastry),
and a shop selling perfume made by the monks. At the centre of the small
village is a green with a cafe. Wild flowers, ducks and many types of
butterfly make the island a must for nature lovers. The more energetic
may take a walk to the lighthouse and beyond to see the cliff dwelling
birds and possibly seals, too.
These pictures were taken a few years ago on a boat trip that went round
the island, but did not land on it.
Click on the images for larger versions and captions.
Pembrokeshire
Located
just a few miles off the Pembrokeshire coast, Caldey Island is a blissfully
peaceful place with almost no motor vehicles and a very low population.
The boat ride from Tenby takes about 45 minutes. Caldey is famous for
its monastry which may be toured (women are not permitted in the monastry),
and a shop selling perfume made by the monks. At the centre of the small
village is a green with a cafe. Wild flowers, ducks and many types of
butterfly make the island a must for nature lovers. The more energetic
may take a walk to the lighthouse and beyond to see the cliff dwelling
birds and possibly seals, too.
