West Harbour

Small fishing boats bob alongside sleek pleasure craft in this working marina that's refreshingly unpretentious. West Harbour sits quietly on the edge of Burry Port, offering a proper slice of Welsh coastal life without the tourist polish you'll find elsewhere along the coast.

Families will appreciate the calm water and wide concrete walkways - perfect for little ones to watch the boats come and go. The harbour wall makes a decent spot for crab fishing, though don't expect anything too spectacular. It's more about the simple pleasure of watching harbour life unfold than any grand maritime spectacle.

Walkers can follow the coastal path from here towards Pembrey Country Park, about two miles east. The route takes you past some lovely stretches of dune and beach, making West Harbour a decent starting point for a longer coastal ramble.

There's no entrance fee and the harbour's accessible year-round, though it's liveliest during summer months when the pleasure boats are out in force. Allow an hour unless you're planning the coastal walk. The nearby Shoreline Caravan Park puts you within easy walking distance, while Pembrey Country Park's campsite offers a more substantial base for exploring this stretch of Carmarthenshire coast. Not earth-shattering, but a pleasant enough diversion if you're staying locally.