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Llansteffan Castle and Beach  Short Trip Ideas - second stop on our tour of the Welsh Coast line and it’s impressive Castles     Perched on top of the headland overlooking the sands of the Tywi Estuary and Carmarthen Bay the  views are stunning from Llansteffan Castle, and stretch for miles. Llansteffan Castle is still privately owned and surprisingly free to visit, w ith a good proportion of the Castle still in tact, you can enjoy the ruins and nice open space for some time while enjoying the panoramic views of the estuary and countryside.  It was worth getting up early to see the sunset, so if you get the chance I recommend.  The expanse of beach below is a must see, there is a path down from the Castle, around 10 - 15 minute walk or a short drive depending on where you choose to park.  The golden sands, expanse of views and scenery all around make for a very relaxing, and peaceful experience. A brief history   One o f the few Castles ...

  Idyllic Manorbier Castle  First leg of our West Wales castle tour ( me and my 9 year old son Max)  Manorbier Castle is a nicely preserved, interesting Castle located on the coast in Manorbier, Tenby, West Wales  The location is stunning, with coastal views, walks and hiking routes to take advantage of.   Surfing and paddling is also an option in the sandy cove nearby although we didn't venture in as it was a little chilly for our liking.  The cafe offers locally produced cakes which are very reasonably priced, you can enjoy these in the well kept, relaxing and enjoyable grounds. A Brief History  The land was granted to Odo   De Barri , a Norman knight  at the end of the 11th century. Initially, he constructed a motte and bailey Castle  on the site which had a wooden keep  defended by a palisade  and earthworks embankments. In the early part of the 12th century, William de Barri, Odo's son, used locally quarried Limestone ...