Cornwall's Top Destinations

Now you've arrived in Cornwall; where do you go to get the best of Cornwall? How can you get the true feel of Cornwall in just a few days? Where are the best places to visit? See the spectacular granite cliffs of Lands End, find your own hidden cove on the Lizard Peninsula, bask on the golden beaches of St. Ives, or surf the waves at Newquay, explore Padstow - so much more than just Rick Stein. Visit the literary haunts of Du Maurier around Fowey. Leave your cares for a while at the magical St. Michaels Mount, take a day trip to the sub-tropical Isles of Scilly. Search for Merlin and Camelot at Tintagel or take a ferry to the unspoilt Roseland Peninsula. The possibilities are endless...

Cornwall's towns Need somewhere to get provisions or those essential services? Click the interactive map below for the main towns.

Cornwall's villages Quintessentially Cornish but all with their own distinct character - Visit some of the more remote village locations.

For those of you with possibly a little more time to explore, once you've done 'the tourist bit', why not breathe in a little of Cornwall and walk some of the 296 miles or so of the Cornwall Coastal Footpath. Others may wish to Chill Out on the local beaches or catch a wave at the many Surf Spots. Experience the beauty and tranquility of the Isles of Scilly - its another world! Historians may wish to visit Cornwall's many ancient monuments or explore Cornwall's industrial heritage through its Tin and Copper Mines or walk the Mineral Tramways and Great Flat Lode Trail. Learn more from my Cornish Bookstore. Feeling peckish?...why not try my Best in Cornish Food & Drink link. In short, there is something for everyone!