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Tresaith is a coastal village in the Welsh county of Ceredigion.

Tresaith is between Aberporth and Llangrannog; it is linked to the former by a two-mile coastal path. Situated in West Wales, Tresaith is part of the Ceredigion Heritage Coastline which � although not as well known as the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park � offers similar walking and views. There is an abundance of wildlife and flora. Many kinds of seabirds can be spotted and regular sightings of grey seals are made.

History of the name
The word saith means seven in the Welsh language and legend has it that, once upon a time, a king of Ireland had seven troublesome daughters. Having tried in vain to exercise control over the seven princesses the king finally lost his patience and ordered his daughters to be cast adrift in an open boat. The currents of the Irish Sea bore the craft towards the coast of Ceredigion whereupon it beached. The seven princesses fell in love with the sons of seven local Welsh families, married and settled down. This explains why the settlement is called Tresaith � the town of seven.

Local Activities and Attractions
Cardigan Bay is most famous for its resident bottle-nosed dolphin population. Dolphins can be sighted most days of the summer from the beach at Tresaith.

There is an active sailing club in Tresaith, the "Tresaith Mariners" with a mixed fleet of dinghies and catamarans. Visiting sailors are welcome to join in. Racing takes place on most Sundays throughout the season, with a safety boat on hand. Tresaith is a popular location for surfing too. In the right conditions, sets can reach 2 metres in height. Winter time provides best conditions for enthusiastic surfers. There is a surf shop close at hand to cater for all equipment needs or post-surf refreshment.

The 'Ship Inn' overlooking the beach offers food and accommodation, and is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike.

A waterfall, where the River Saith cascades over the cliffs into the sea, is a feature of the village.


 Pubs/Bars in Tresaith:
 The Ship Inn
       Tresaith
       Cardigan
       Dyfed
       SA43 2JL
 01239 811 816
 http://www.shiptresaith.co.uk/
 [email protected]


 B&B�s/Guest Houses in Tresaith:
 The Ship Inn
       Tresaith
       Cardigan
       Dyfed
       SA43 2JL
 01239 811 816
 http://www.shiptresaith.co.uk/
 [email protected]



 

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