Children from across the area are expected to flock to Pembrokeshire's busiest beaches after the school year ended last week.

Families heading to the coast for holiday fun are being advised to enjoy the seaside on a lifeguarded beach this summer.

The RNLI charity's lifeguards, in partnership with Pembrokeshire County Council, are providing a daily safety service at Saundersfoot, Tenby north, Tenby south, Tenby Castle, Freshwater West, Amroth, Broad Haven, Nolton Haven, Newgale south, Newgale north, Whitesands Newport and Poppit Sands beaches, issuing safety advice and assistance throughout the school holidays.

There is also RNLI lifeguard cover at Pembrey and Pendine.

In 2014, RNLI lifeguards on Pembrokeshire beaches responded to 550 incidents and saved 13 lives.

Phil Davies, RNLI lifeguard manager, said: "The start of the school holidays usually signals the start of the busiest period of the year on the beaches and our highly trained lifeguards are there to provide information and advice on safety.

"We anticipate a lot of people visiting the coast over the coming weeks. We advise that people choose a lifeguarded beach and to always swim between the red and yellow flags - that way you can relax in the knowledge that you and your family are safe under the watchful eyes of professional lifeguards. "

RNLI lifeguards are providing a daily safety service between 10 am and 6 pm throughout the summer holidays.

For more tips on how to stay safe on the coast this summer, visit the RNLI website http://www.rnli.org.uk/beachsafety">www.rnli.org.uk/beachsafety or download the charity's beach safety mobile app.