Solva
Solva
The town of lower solva sits at the head of a small harbour where the river solfach tumbles down from the hills, brightly painted picturesque cottages cluster around the main street. Many of these quaint flower decorated buildings now house cafes, galleries, pubs, and tearooms.
Solva is two towns in one upper Solva sits on the hill just inland while lower Solva is downhill at the head of the bay. The creek is a tidal inlet and a safe refuge from the open waters of St Brides bay it is lower Solva where the visitors head to.
This harbour is the most sheltered on this stretch of coast and became one of the busiest during the 18th and 19th centuries as overland travel was arduous in this region the sea route was far easier. The towns prosperous past can be seen in the buildings,
At low tide, the boats in the harbour lie tilted on the sand the whole scene is very atmospheric, sailing trips are available from the harbour courtesy of Solva sailboats. With local seafood available such as crab, seaweed, and lobster as well as other local produce, you can enjoy a delicious meal in nice surroundings.
Solva was for many welsh folk the last town they saw before emigrating to America from the port, the journey to a new life was £3.10s the price of a one-way ticket.
Activities in Solva
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