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Newquay and the surrounding
area offers much to the visitor with a choice of seven beaches and
unrivalled scenic beauty, with Lands End and St.Ives to the west,
Padstow and Tintagel to the east. Newquay is one of the top five holiday
resorts in the country and can be reached by train, bus and by air.
It undoubtedly has the widest range of entertainment in Cornwall with
many nightclubs, pubs and restaurants catering for young, old and
families alike. An ideal location to stroll
along the west facing 3-mile stretch of fine, golden sand surrounded
by high dunes and cliffs, or one may wish to explore the many caves
and rock pools. Perranporth is a true surfers paradise, whilst also
popular for those who wish to have a swim or a relaxed paddle in the
sea. Portreath is on the North coast
of Cornwall, it has a splendid sandy beach set amidst rocks and rockpools
excellent for surfing and bathing. There is a harbour that dates back
to the 18th century and the village has plenty of local amenities including
a supermarket, bakery, restaurants and pubs. Portreath provides an ideal
location for those wishing to tour the popular resorts of Cornwall: in
less than half an hours car journey, you could find yourself in St.Ives,
Falmouth, Penzance, or the cathedral city of Cornwall. Portreath is a
spectacular beauty spot that nestles in the valley between high cliffs
that is ideal for all the family. St. Agnes provides old
quaint side streets, many picturesque cottages, two surfing beaches
and several beautiful areas of National Trust Land. The shingle/sandy
beaches of Trevaunance Cove and Chapel Porth are popular where children
can swim, play, and fish in the rock pools. Wonderful cliff walks
with picturesque views and a swimming pool nestles at the foot of
the cliffs naturally fed by seawater. Truro is the city of Cornwall
located mid-way between the north and south coasts. The city has a fine
selection of shops, restaurants, a museum and a magnificent cathedral,
which was built between 1880 and 1910. On Boscawen Street there is a splendid
city hall (Hall For Cornwall) built in 1846 that has recently benefited
from an extensive interior and remodelling program. Each evening there
are live performances to offer old and young alike with an unrivalled
programme. In the immediate area there is a cinema, a bowling alley, picture
galleries, a leisure centre, a childrens park and a golf club. Its good
road and rail links puts it within easy reach of almost every part of
Cornwall. Truro has a great deal to offer all the family and is a wonderful
place to visit.Less than a fifteen-minute drive you can also reach many
beaches including St.Agnes. Perranporth, Newquay and Falmouth. Boat trips
are available from Truro to Falmouth and St Mawes.
St.Ives with the sun on
the water is breathtaking. There is a wonderful Museum, Tate Gallery
and a delightful village with beaches, small gift and craft shops
surrounding the fishing harbour that helped St.Ives grow to prosperity.
A scenic coastal railway trip can be used as a park and ride connects
St.Ives with Lelant at Hayle. Falmouth is a very popular
holiday resort located on the west of Cornwall. There are 4 main beaches,
Gyllyngvase, Castle, Swanpool and Maenporth, a perfect arena for sunbathing,
swimming and sandcastle building. The bustling town centre contains
many of the expected high street names, alongside specialist shops
with great maritime charm. Sheltered from the Atlantic
winds and the surfing seas. The Southern coast offers a much calmer part
of Cornwall with small towns, fishing villages, harbours and a choice
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