The UK's beautiful 'holy island' offers visitors a serene off-the-grid retreat

Caldey Island in Wales is cut off from the mainland. (Image: Getty) Not far from Tenby, Wales , lies Caldey Island , a serene and secluded retreat where time seems to stand still. Accessible only by boat, this small holy island offers visitors a chance to escape the trappings of modern life and immerse themselves in nature and history.

From the moment you step onto the boat from Tenby, you’ll feel as if you’re leaving the hustle and bustle of the mainland behind. Caldey Island is a place where public transport, supermarkets, and social media influencers are nonexistent, replaced instead by breathtaking views, peaceful walking paths, and a sense of timelessness. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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