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Major city · United Kingdom

SolvaSolfach

Base here 2 nights if you want a quiet harbour village on the coast path; skip it as a day trip from Tenby, which is 45 min by car each way.

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Solva is a small harbour village at the mouth of the River Solva, on the north side of St Bride's Bay inside the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. It splits into Lower Solva, a single street ending at the quay, and Upper Solva up the hill. Two nights covers the village, the Gribin headland walk and a half-day at St Davids; walkers on the coast path often stay longer.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (many places shut or on short hours)
Airports
CWL · BRS
Nights
2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Solva999 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • EU emergency number112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Solva, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee or tea in a village café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Sit-down mealPub main course£13–20 (≈ US$18–30)
  • BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Metro or bus rideBus fare, short hop£3–6 (≈ US$4–8) (check)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
  • Budget bedSelf-catering cottage (up to 4), a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
  • Mid-range bedPub or guesthouse double room, a night, per room£130 (≈ US$180)
  • High-end bedPub or guesthouse double room, a night, per room£220 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £90 (≈ US$120) · High £160 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Solva harbour and quayThe Gribin coastal walkSolva Woollen Mill at Middle MillPembrokeshire Coast Path
Airports
CWL Cardiff Airport (About 2 h by car; the nearest airport with scheduled flights.) · BRS Bristol Airport (About 3 h by car via the M4 and A40.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  5. May

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Solva: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

16 rd

Feb

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

13 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

13 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

10 rd

Jun

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Aug

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

11 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

11°C (52°F)

11 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

9°C (48°F)

15 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

6°C (43°F)

16 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

16 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The village is walkable, but Upper and Lower Solva are separated by a steep hill. Buses run along the A487 to St Davids, Haverfordwest and Fishguard; the nearest rail station is Haverfordwest, about 13 miles away. A car makes the beaches and St Davids much easier.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
St Davidsgo

Door to door: About 20–30 min

Bus 411 or T11 along the A487, or about 10 min by car

Cathedral and Bishops Palace; go early in summer.

Newgale

go

Door to door: About 15 min

Car or bus along the A487 towards Haverfordwest

Long pebble-backed beach; surf and kitesurf hire in season.

Tenbycaution

Door to door: About 45–55 min

Car via the A487 and A478

Worth a full day, not a half-day: the drive eats the morning.

Fishguard

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Bus 411 or car via the A487

Ferry port for Ireland; good on a wet-weather day.

Pembrokego

Door to door: About 45 min

Car via Haverfordwest

Castle and town walls; combine with Milford Haven.

Freshwater East

caution

Door to door: About 50 min

Car via the A477 and B4584

Sandy beach and coast path; a long way for a short stop.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Lower Solva

The main street and quay: pubs, cafés and the harbour on foot. Best if you want to park once.

Upper Solva

Up Solva hill on the A487; quieter, more parking, but a steep 10–15 min walk down to the quay.

Middle Mill and the valley

Inland along the river, near the woollen mill; self-catering cottages and farm stays, car needed.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£45–75 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed
Mid
£75–130 (≈ US$100–180) excl. bed
High
£130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Pub or guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × £130£260
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £90£360
Bus 411 day return to St Davids2 × £6 · check£12
Pub main course2 × £16£32
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£68
Trip total≈ £188 per person per day, bed included£752≈ US$1,100

2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Pembrokeshire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee or tea in a village café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub main course£13–20 (≈ US$18–30)
Pint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
Cream tea or cake£5–8 (≈ US$7–11)
Bus fare, short hop£3–6 (≈ US$4–8) (check)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Solva is a low-crime village; the real risks are the tide, wet coast-path rock and the steep hill between Upper and Lower Solva. 999 for emergencies, 111 for NHS advice.
  • The hill between Upper and Lower Solva is steep: allow 10–15 min on foot each way.
  • Parking near the quay is limited in summer; arrive before mid-morning or park uphill.
  • The harbour dries at low tide and there is no lifeguard: check tide times before swimming.
  • Many cafés and pubs run shorter hours outside summer: check before you rely on one for dinner.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
999
EU emergency number
112
NHS non-urgent
111
Police non-urgent
101

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SolvaSolfach

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My bed tonight

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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • EU emergency number112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies in Solva; the US, Canadian, Australian and Irish embassies are in London, and most countries handle Wales from London.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Solva → St Davids: about £3–4 (≈ US$4–6) single, 20–30 min (check)
  • Taxi Solva → Haverfordwest station: about £25–35 (≈ US$35–50), 25 min (check)
  • Harbour Master (visiting yachts): +44 1437 721703

Say or show

  • Helo — Hello (HEH-lo)
  • Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
  • Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ookh un thah)
  • Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il VOWER)
  • Ble mae'r harbwr? — Where is the harbour? (bleh mire HAR-boor)
  • Ga i dalu â cherdyn? — Can I pay by card? (guy dee TAL-ee ah KHER-din)

Village of about 865 people: book beds and dinner tables ahead in July and August.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Solva. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (many places shut or on short hours) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for CWL and BRS: last bus and train times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: the quay and Lower Solva street, the Gribin headland, Middle Mill, Upper Solva.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (harbour, Gribin walk, Solva Woollen Mill) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Tide and weather fixtures so gate checks can go green.

Meanwhile

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