Karen’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town and voted one of Trip Advisors top 10 European beaches. Wander through the maze of narrow cobbled streets, independent shops, galleries and fisherman’s cottages. Surf at the blue flat-rated Porthmeor Beach and have a walk along the coastal path towards Lands End.
610 locals recommend
St Ives
A picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town and voted one of Trip Advisors top 10 European beaches. Wander through the maze of narrow cobbled streets, independent shops, galleries and fisherman’s cottages. Surf at the blue flat-rated Porthmeor Beach and have a walk along the coastal path towards Lands End.
Very popular attraction with plenty of activities for the family. Otherwise just look out across the Atlantic and on a clear day you may even make out the dark line of the Isles of Scilly .
249 locals recommend
Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndVery popular attraction with plenty of activities for the family. Otherwise just look out across the Atlantic and on a clear day you may even make out the dark line of the Isles of Scilly .
Minack is a working theatre built on a granite cliff side sloping steeply down to the sea. You can either book a show or just look around the theatre while taking in the breathtaking view over Porthcurno Bay.
545 locals recommend
The Minack Theatre
Minack is a working theatre built on a granite cliff side sloping steeply down to the sea. You can either book a show or just look around the theatre while taking in the breathtaking view over Porthcurno Bay.
The cliffs and coastline around Porthcurno are officially designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The cliffs are enjoyed by walkers using the many public footpaths in the area. Porthcurno beach is noted for its sand of crushed white sea shells and turquoise waters.
144 locals recommend
Porthcurno
The cliffs and coastline around Porthcurno are officially designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The cliffs are enjoyed by walkers using the many public footpaths in the area. Porthcurno beach is noted for its sand of crushed white sea shells and turquoise waters.
Penzance is the most westerly major town in Cornwall. Situated in the shelter of Mount’s Bay the town faces south-east onto the English Channel, and is bordered by the fishing port of Newlyn. Along the seafront if one of the oldest Art Deco open-sea seawater swimming baths in the country. Definitely worth a visit together with the nearby Morrab Gardens known for its Mediterranean and sub tropical plants.
161 locals recommend
Penzance
Penzance is the most westerly major town in Cornwall. Situated in the shelter of Mount’s Bay the town faces south-east onto the English Channel, and is bordered by the fishing port of Newlyn. Along the seafront if one of the oldest Art Deco open-sea seawater swimming baths in the country. Definitely worth a visit together with the nearby Morrab Gardens known for its Mediterranean and sub tropical plants.
Saint Michael's Mount
Food scene
First And Last Inn
Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndA family run farm shop near St Buryan sells delicious home reared and local meats home grown vegetables and a vast array of local food, craft and delicacies including pasties!!Open 6 days a week Monday to Saturday 10am til 4pm excluding Bank Holidays.
St Buryan Farm Shop
A family run farm shop near St Buryan sells delicious home reared and local meats home grown vegetables and a vast array of local food, craft and delicacies including pasties!!Open 6 days a week Monday to Saturday 10am til 4pm excluding Bank Holidays.
Neighbourhoods
15 minute walk to this beautiful beach. Great for surfing and water sports. Golden sand and turquoise waters make this an ideal way to spend your day. There are lots of eating places, gifts shops and galleries too.
246 locals recommend
Sennen Cove
15 minute walk to this beautiful beach. Great for surfing and water sports. Golden sand and turquoise waters make this an ideal way to spend your day. There are lots of eating places, gifts shops and galleries too.