18 places · coast to coast
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Every town, village and harbour worth your time — with what each is best for and live tide times.
West CornwallSt Ives
St Ives – A Beautiful Town with a Rich Past St Ives is a lovely coastal town in Cornwall, England. In Cornish, it’s called Porth Ia. Around 11,000 people live h
North CoastPadstow
A town with a history of ghosts that’s been around for longer in spirit than it has in name. The area of Padstow may have been used from as early as 2500 BCE as
South CoastFowey
Known for being the home of Lady Browning and also for its Festival of Arts and Literature in her honour, Fowey has plenty to see and do. It may be a small town
South CoastFalmouth
Famous for its maritime heritage, Falmouth has great family-friendly beaches and it’s surrounded by tranquil scenery. This charming little seaside town has stol
North CoastNewquay
Newquay is a picturesque part of Cornwall with more surfing shops that you’ll ever know what to do with. Falmouth is a beautiful and safe area to walk around an
West CornwallLand's End
A beloved location that can make any visitor feel truly alive as they take in a breath of fresh sea air. Look across the open waters, knowing that there is noth
South CoastMevagissey
A working fishing harbour on Cornwall's south coast, with narrow lanes, fresh seafood, boat trips and easy access to the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
North CoastPort Isaac
A tiny, picture-perfect fishing village on Cornwall's north coast, famous from Doc Martin and home to sea shanties, fresh crab and dramatic cliff walks.
West CornwallMousehole
A charming harbour village near Penzance, with granite cottages, a sheltered beach, famous Christmas lights and the legend of Tom Bawcock.
West CornwallPenzance
A historic harbour town on Mount's Bay – gateway to St Michael's Mount, the Isles of Scilly and Land's End, with art, gardens and a restored lido.
North CoastTintagel
A clifftop village on the north Cornish coast, home to Tintagel Castle, its spectacular footbridge, Merlin's Cave and the legend of King Arthur.
North CoastBude
A classic seaside and surf town on Cornwall's northern border, with wide sandy beaches, a tidal sea pool, a historic canal and big Atlantic views.
South CoastPolperro
A tiny, steep-sided smugglers' village on Cornwall's south coast, with a pretty harbour, whitewashed cottages and some of the best coast path in the county.
South CoastSt Mawes
An elegant harbour village on the Roseland Peninsula, with a Tudor castle, sheltered beaches, sailing and a ferry across the water to Falmouth.
South CoastLooe
A traditional seaside town split by a river, with a busy fishing harbour, sandy beach, boat trips to Looe Island and a scenic branch railway.
West CornwallPorthleven
Britain's most southerly port, with a granite harbour, a foodie reputation, big winter storms and the long sandy stretch of Loe Bar nearby.
North CoastPerranporth
A lively north coast beach village with three miles of golden sand, great surf, dunes, a beachside bar and dramatic cliffs and caves.
Mid CornwallTruro
Cornwall's only city, with a Gothic cathedral, independent shops, the Royal Cornwall Museum, markets and easy riverboat trips down the Fal.