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The County of Cornwall in England is located at the tip of the south western peninsula of the British mainland. It has a long and fascinating history, originally inhabited by Neolithic settlers, then the Celts who have had a huge influence on the region; contributing to its culture, unique language and history.
The county then grew economically based on an industry of mining and fishing, but today however, these industries have vastly declined and so Cornwall has become much more dependent on Tourism. |
The county has much to offer the tourist; its wild moorlands, stunning coastline, beautiful beaches, buzzing urban centres and many historic, cultural and educational attractions, not to mentions its mild climate. The county is filled with a variety of attractions, highlights include the surfing Mecca of Newquay, the quaint isolation of St Ives and the mind boggling wonder that is the Eden Project.
Others places of interest include the spectacular cliff top Minack Theatre, the historic tidal island of St Michaels Mount and Pendennis Castle. For kids there is the Crealy Great Adventure Park and Dairyland Farm World. For the animal lovers out there the National Seal Sanctuary at Gweek and the Blue Reef Aquarium at Newquay offer hours of interest and fun. |
The towns of Truro, Penzance and St Ives offer a peaceful and relaxing place to stay or shop, whilst Falmouth and Newquay offer the buzz of excellent nightlife and fine cuisine.
The true treasure of Cornwall though is not its many attractions or places of interest, but rather the magic of its many empty beaches, quaint little villages and beautiful open moor land. The delight of this wonderful county is that it is easy to find a place of tranquil serenity and natural beauty. Never being more than 16 miles from the sea, with over 300 amazing beaches to choose from, the enchantment of the ocean is never far away. And if it’s small cozy smugglers coves you’re looking for they are impossible to miss! |
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Mousehole Harbour
Photo © menthedogs (CC) |
Polperro Harbour
Photo © Martin Pettitt (CC) |
Outside Polperro Harbour wall is a small beach
Photo © lostajy (CC) |
The beautiful south Cornish coast near Polperro
Photo © jooliargh (CC) |
Looe Harbour
Photo © lostajy (CC) |
The pretty streets and shops in the centre of Looe
Photo © Martin Pettitt (CC) |
The small beach at the entrance to Looe Harbour
Photo © lostajy (CC) |
The fabulous view over Fowey harbour from a hillside cottage
Photo © exfordy (CC) |
The first and last buildings on the Britsh mainland, perched on a clifftop at Lands End
Photo © joelintham (CC) |
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Fowey |
Lands End |
Looe |
Mousehole |
Polperro |
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