A woman has shared the breathtaking hidden gem she discovered while travelling through Wales, believing it boasts one of the most spectacular views in the entire country.
Best View in Wales Revealed
An adventure seeker claims to have discovered one of the best views in Wales, and judging by the reaction online, many people think she might be right. Alice, known as @adventuresofalice on social media, shared a video walking into an unsuspecting stone chapel before revealing the breathtaking view through one of its windows.
The hidden gem is St Govan's Chapel, located at St Govan's Head in Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales. Built into the side of a limestone cliff, the tiny chapel contains just two chambers: one at the front and one at the back.
Inside, visitors are treated to an uninterrupted view of the rugged coastline and the Celtic Sea. Commenting on the video, one user said: 'Love the view out of that window.' Another added: 'Stunning place, visited this place on my honeymoon.' A third user exclaimed: 'Omg that’s so enchanted and just so beautiful.' One more user said: 'So beautiful there.'
Why St Govan's Chapel is Special
Speaking about the beauty spot, a statement from Visit Wales says: 'This walk takes you from Stackpole Quay to St Govan's Chapel. No one knows exactly when St Govan’s Chapel was built. At least 1,000 years ago. Maybe 1400. Nor is anyone sure about its steps; legend says their number changes when you walk up and down. Does this tiny chapel in the cliffs end a superb stroll? Definitely.'
According to the National Churches Trust, the chapel is steeped in myth and legend. It was once famed for its healing powers, drawing hundreds of visitors each year. Expanding on this, a statement reads: 'One of many churches in Wales founded on a magical site by a 5th or 6th century saint, this place is dedicated to St Govan, an Irish monk from Wexford.'
History, Myths, and Arthurian Legends
The statement continued: 'Legend has it that he was being chased by pirates when a fissure opened in the cliff face, allowing him to slip inside and closing up behind him. When the marauders had gone, he emerged and founded a chapel on the spot; a celebration of hope and the triumph of good over evil.'
St Govan died in 586 and has been linked with Gwalchmai fab Gwyar, the Mabinogion tales of Pwyll, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight of Arthurian legend.
