Cornwall Travel Guide

England

A coastal town with a prominent stone tower, narrow streets, and a waterfront promenade.
A coastal landscape with a prominent rock arch formation and steep cliffs.
A rugged coastline with large boulders and waves crashing against the rocks.
A stone building with a red sign for 'The Mermaid Seafood Restaurant'.
A castle on a hill overlooking a calm sea, surrounded by rocky shores.

Popular cities in Cornwall

A crowded beach with tents and umbrellas, a large building in the background, and rocky terrain.
Newquay
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Sea
Experience the seaside, beaches and coral reefs in Newquay!

Reasons to visit

  • Fistral Beach
  • Watergate Bay Beach
  • Watergate Bay
A coastal town with historic buildings, a sandy beach, and numerous boats in the water.
St Ives
Known for Friendly people, Sea and Gardens
Trip time! Discover the seaside, castle and northern lights in St Ives.

Reasons to visit

  • Carbis Bay Beach
  • Porthmeor Beach
  • Porthminster Beach
A coastal viewpoint with a stone staircase leading to a viewing platform overlooking turquoise waters and a sandy beach.
Penzance
Known for Sea, Ports and Small town
Explore quaint Penzance: its adventures, fishing, festivals and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Minack Theatre
  • Porthcurno Beach
  • Land's End
A coastal beach with waves, a sandy shore, and houses in the background.
Falmouth
Known for Friendly people, Sea and Bars
Experience relaxing Falmouth: its oceanfront, adventures, spas and more!

Reasons to visit

  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall
  • Trebah Gardens
  • Glendurgan Garden
A red car parked in front of a pub named 'Hop & Vine'.
St Austell
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Spas
Experience relaxing St Austell: its spas, bars, gardens and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Lost Gardens of Heligan
  • Porthpean Beach
  • Gorran Haven Beach
A valley with a river, a town, and surrounding forested hills.
Gunnislake
Known for Gardens, Bars and Relaxing
Explore upscale Gunnislake: its parks, culture, beer and more!

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