Solva Quay

Solva Harbour is a good example of a glaciated meltwater channel known as a Ria and rocks contain fossils from the Cambrian age. The rocks at the entrance to Solva Harbour made it one of the most sheltered anchorages between Fishguard and Milford Haven.
Solva became the main trading centre of St Bride's Bay in the medieval period, and was important for lime burning. Several lime kilns are preserved in the harbour area.
In the 19th century, Solva had around 30 registered trading ships. The fading coastal trade has been replaced by tourism, and the harbour is now a popular boating centre. The spectacular local cliff coast is popular with walkers, and the classic cliff exposures of Cambrian rocks attracts amateur and professional geologists.