Pembrokeshire, a county brimming with scenic spots from Narberth to Fishguard and St Davids, also boasts a charming coastal village that is equally delightful yet half as crowded.

The charming village of Solva, located less than a 10-minute drive from the popular St Davids in Pembrokeshire, has earned its place on many lists of the UK’s best villages. With tranquil views, quaint shops and eateries, it offers an ideal setting for a day trip or weekend getaway.

Visiting Solva offers plenty to take in, but it’s undeniable that the real gem is its picture-perfect harbour. Framed by verdant, rolling hills dotted with colourful cottages and clear waters speckled with sailing boats, the harbour is a sight to savour.

At low tide, the harbour is completely dry, save for a small stream running down the middle, creating the perfect spot for crabbing, fishing and shrimping. For young explorers, there are ample rock pools and caves to discover around Solva on a warm day.

One pleased visitor took to TripAdvisor to say: “This place is heaven on earth! Oh my! It’s so beautiful. Visited at high and low tide, and both were stunning in different ways.”, reports <a href=”https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/travel/picture-postcard-welsh-village-colourful-32666114″ rel=”Follow” target=”_self”>Wales Online</a>.

Another added: “Solva is lovely, from the brightly painted cottages to the estuary and harbour and to the pub, it’s picture perfect. A lovely place to visit in a beautiful part of Wales.Outside of its sweeping landscape and dreamy seashores, Solva is home to a lovely array of independent shops, galleries and traditional pubs. A notable place to catch a glimpse of in the village is the Raul Speek Gallery, where art admirers can congregate and enjoy local talent.The owners of the gallery are well known amongst locals and visitors alike for seemingly bringing some new colour to a historic building. A review says: “.

Beyond its stunning scenery and picturesque coastline, Solva boasts a charming selection of independent retailers, art spaces and classic watering holes.

Art enthusiasts should make a beeline for the Raul Speek Gallery, a must-see destination where visitors can appreciate works by talented local artists.

The gallery’s proprietors have earned widespread recognition from both residents and tourists for breathing fresh life into a building steeped in history.

One visitor wrote: “Visiting Solva we were delighted to find Raul’s gallery in an old chapel. Truly original and well conceived art with powerful messages – this was backed up in a conversation with Raul who is intelligent, witty and thoughtful. This gallery is the gem of a lovely village..”

For premium presents and artisan creations, Window On Wales earns particular praise as one of the village’s highlights, according to TripAdvisor.

Ideal for a leisurely browse and picking up a memento of Solva, this dual-cottage establishment represents just one of numerous beloved boutique shops dotted throughout the locale.

The Telegraph described the village: “With its flower-draped, stone cottages in bright ice-cream pastels and deep, fjord-like harbour where boats gaily bob, you’ll be sorely tempted to jack in the day job and move to the coast pronto.”

The area is a hub of community activity, hosting a variety of annual events that not only engage the locals but also attract visitors to this quaint village. From their summer regatta to the newly introduced family festival and even the annual duck race, Solva is a place where charity and community spirit are at its core.

This sense of tranquillity and warmth is palpable to anyone who visits this vibrant corner of Wales.