A man visiting Tenby for the first time has admitted that one aspect of the seaside town put him off, even though it’s “gorgeous”. Despite being hailed as one of Wales’ top coastal towns, thanks to its medieval walls, pastel-coloured houses, stunning beaches and bustling harbour, one visitor found a flaw.
Christopher Evans, who is on a quest to find the “prettiest town in Wales”, was advised by many to visit the scenic Pembrokeshire town. However, he felt let down by one particular element.
In a frank TikTok video, he shared his honest review with his followers, adding his voice to the chorus of opinions about the vibrant seaside town. Many people have visited in the past, and shared their reviews of Tenby online.
Christopher stated: “Hundreds of you told me to come to Tenby, so here I am. The colourful buildings are the best, probably the nicest in Wales, I’m going to say that.
“Parking is chaos. Tenby is such a busy place, and I can see why. West Wales as a whole is just gorgeous. For me, it’s way too busy, but I do like a trip to Tembs – it’s so expensive though.”
He added: “Don’t you just love a small Welsh town where they sell old sweets [and] beach things? Down here though, there are no cheap corner shops – there’s M&S, Morrisons. There are hotels on the coast.
“Honestly, like I say all the time, in towns like this you cannot lose your house. You’ll just see the colour. The beach is gorgeous.”
Christopher confessed he visited the town on a “bad day”, as it was raining and he got rather “drenched”. He said Tenby would secure a place in his top 10 destinations in Wales, but the one aspect he found difficult to handle was how crowded it becomes.
Additionally, he mentioned parking is “such a pain” due to the volume of visitors, particularly during the summer months. He acknowledged it’s a “gorgeous” location, but it can be quite chaotic as well.
Since the video was posted, it’s been watched hundreds of times, with dozens of people leaving comments. They were eager to express their opinions on Tenby.
Warning: Below video may contain offensive language
One remarked: “As a person who lives in Tenby, it’s far too overrated.” Another posted: “I love Tenby.”
A third responded: “Something so special about Tenby. I went to Rheola Market in Resolven yesterday – you should go.”
Meanwhile, a fourth added: “Tenby in August when it’s sunny. There are food stalls and ice cream parlours. Beaches are lush – I go every year.”
One more also contributed: “Such a beautiful place Chris, but I agree with the parking. It’s awful.”