Pembrey Burrows stretch from Burry Port's harbour area – a former coal port, now a marina – to Pembrey Country Park, a leisure and nature complex that is one of West Wales's leading visitor attractions.
The Burrows not only provide sanctuary of coastal wildlife but are also a source of seafood for the local residents – including razor clams and samphire.
Pembrey centres on a village square and magnificent St. Illtyd's Church Celtic Christianity.
Court Farm on Pembrey's Mountain Road dates back to Norman times, reputedly established by Arnold le Boteler.
The village was once the home of Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith while serving in the Royal Air Force.