Fishguard is a quaint and lovable town in southwest Wales and is unique in the fact that it is divided into two different parts. Lower Fishguard is the spot where the sea and the River Gwaun meet and this area stretches along the north slope of this body of water. This is the main fishing village of Fishguard and it is, of course, absolutely indispensable in this respect. Upper Fishguard is definitely a newer and cleaner looking part of the city although many would say that this is not in keeping with the tradition of this burg. All the same, most of the newer buildings and amenities are definitely found in Upper Fishguard.
Anybody who is still not sure what Fishguard's main industry is would do well to look at the definition of the name. Fishguard, in Old Norse, translates neatly into "fishing enclosure" and the fortuitous placement of the city on the harbor most definitely ensures that there are plentiful supplies of fish for anybody who wants to catch them. The most popular catch, just as it has been for centuries, continues to be herring. Since the 1600s Fishguard has been trading this herring to Ireland, Liverpool, Bristol, and many other towns who were practically salivating over the prospect of digging into a real Fishguard fish.
Those who aren't fond of catching fish and are, perhaps, more interested in watching and studying them can also have a great time in Fishguard thanks to all the beautiful flora and fauna to be found both above and beneath the water's surface. Some of the most beautiful creatures in the waters surrounding Fishguard are not the ubiquitous herring but in fact a wide slew or gorgeous sea mammals. The grey seal, a rarity in the area, somehow finds much to love in Fishguard's waters and frolics there in rapture constantly. Those looking hard enough can even find dolphins and certain porpoises here and there, adding even more visual splendor to the already fascinating bounty of life around. The most interesting creatures, however, may in fact be above the water. Plenty of incredible looking bird species flutter around the harbor and surrounding areas of Fishguard and some of them are quite rare. The Redshank and the Stonechat are just a few of these colorful, feathered beauties and Curlew and Sanderling can also be seen when you visit the city at just the right time.
Fishguard, like many gorgeous towns sitting alongside a harbor, carries with it that classic and idyllic image that is found on the best watercolor paintings and the most halcyon postcards. If you have yet to pay a visit to this incredible fishing village please do so as soon as possible. You won't forgive yourself if you pass up this opportunity. Fishguard is truly a land lost in time, holding on to the spirit of adventure and simplicity that most of today's towns have lost or completely eschewed a long time ago. Give Fishguard a look and, like the herring that are found in plentiful supply, you may be forever hooked.
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