St Ives Bay holidays give visitors a chance to experience the lovely seaside villages and pristine beaches that make up the Atlantic coast region of Cornwall. The sheltered harbor offers great surfing spots and breathtaking sea views just a short distance away from luxury accommodations and amenities.
Surfers will want to head east to Giwithian for the best waves. The west side rises higher above the ocean and features a series of headlands separated by rocky beaches. The area on this side is dotted with small villages and towns.
Surfers will want to head east to Giwithian for the best waves. The west side rises higher above the ocean and features a series of headlands separated by rocky beaches. The area on this side is dotted with small villages and towns.
St Ives is an historic fishing town that now relies on tourism as its main revenue source. Narrow streets paved with cobblestone and cottages made out of granite offer a quaint background for the cafes, restaurants and art galleries. The annual September Festival is attended by people from far and wide and spotlights all aspects of the arts including music, film, books and poetry. Visitors are encouraged to tour the many studios and see the artists at work.
Carbis Bay is a seaside resort located one mile south and offers another ideal base for touring the Cornwall area. The cliff walk offers stunning sea views that cannot be missed. It takes just twenty minutes from the beach. The lower path from the bridge offers the best views across the water to Trevose Head. An alternate walk leads to Trencrom Hill with its iron age fort and panoramic views from seven hundred feet above sea level. Stunning sea views from Carbis Bay include the lighthouse on Godrevy Island that warns ships of The Stones reef that lies near Godrevy Head.
Lelant is a village situated adjacent to the mouth of the Hayle. A popular spot for bird watchers can be found at
Carbis Bay is a seaside resort located one mile south and offers another ideal base for touring the Cornwall area. The cliff walk offers stunning sea views that cannot be missed. It takes just twenty minutes from the beach. The lower path from the bridge offers the best views across the water to Trevose Head. An alternate walk leads to Trencrom Hill with its iron age fort and panoramic views from seven hundred feet above sea level. Stunning sea views from Carbis Bay include the lighthouse on Godrevy Island that warns ships of The Stones reef that lies near Godrevy Head.
Lelant is a village situated adjacent to the mouth of the Hayle. A popular spot for bird watchers can be found at
Carbis Bay is a seaside resort located one mile south and offers another ideal base for touring the Cornwall area. The cliff walk offers stunning sea views that cannot be missed. It takes just twenty minutes from the beach. The lower path from the bridge offers the best views across the water to Trevose Head. An alternate walk leads to Trencrom Hill with its iron age fort and panoramic views from seven hundred feet above sea level. Stunning sea views from Carbis Bay include the lighthouse on Godrevy Island that warns ships of The Stones reef that lies near Godrevy Head.
Lelant is a village situated adjacent to the mouth of the Hayle. A popular spot for bird watchers can be found at The Hayle Estuary. The oldest golf course in Cornwall is the West Cornwall Golf Club and it lies between the village and the beach. St. Michaels Way offers hikers a chance to trek from coast to coast. The course covers roughly twelve miles and has one route that passes through the village and sticks to quiet roads. The other travels via Gulval and along the coast.
Visitors can choose from a wide variety of luxurious beachfront apartments, romantic coast retreats and classic cottages for their stay. Discover the Atlantic coast and all it has to offer.
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Lelant is a village situated adjacent to the mouth of the Hayle. A popular spot for bird watchers can be found at The Hayle Estuary. The oldest golf course in Cornwall is the West Cornwall Golf Club and it lies between the village and the beach. St. Michaels Way offers hikers a chance to trek from coast to coast. The course covers roughly twelve miles and has one route that passes through the village and sticks to quiet roads. The other travels via Gulval and along the coast.
Visitors can choose from a wide variety of luxurious beachfront apartments, romantic coast retreats and classic cottages for their stay. Discover the Atlantic coast and all it has to offer.
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