Holiday in Cornwall. You could almost say a holiday to the tropics, but then in England, the south-west of it to be precise. Cornwall, also called the “English Riviera”, is known for its mild climate. This “tropical” piece of England where even palm trees and other (sub-)tropical plants grow is the ideal holiday destination.
Walking in Cornwall
Along the coast you will find the South West Coast Path. This runs from Minehead over the point to Haven Point in Dorset. In total, the South West Coast Path is no less than 420 kilometres long. This walking path was originally used by the coastguard who searched for smugglers. Along the route you will find all kinds of small houses where the coastguards used to live. Walk past idyllic coastal towns and enjoy the beautiful panorama. Of course, you will find more than enough places to stay along the route.
Nice touring
One of the beautiful coastal towns
Fancy a nice tour through Cornwall? That is also perfectly possible! A selection from the wide range:
The very tip of Cornwall called Land's End is incredibly beautiful and certainly worth a visit, but it can be very busy with visitors. Cornwall is known as one of the best places in Great Britain to spot whales and dolphins from land. The best places are: Lizardpoint, Gwennap Head and Cape Cornwall. Did you know that this region is an excellent destination for water sports? Surfing, swimming, sailing, island hopping, diving and much more are all possible.
St. Ives
Clear blue seawater, tropical temperatures in the summer, small fishermen's cottages and a bustling harbour... You would almost think you are somewhere on the Mediterranean, but this is also Great Britain! St. Ives is an idyllic town in the south-west of Cornwall and a well-known location for many artists. As a result, you will find many studios, workshops and shops there. In addition to St. Ives, there are more nice places to visit in this region. View our top 5 of the nicest towns in Cornwall.
The Isles of Scilly
The Isles of Scilly is a collective name for the group of islands off the coast of Cornwall. This group of islands consists of a total of 140 uninhabited islands and only 5 inhabited islands. You pronounce the name "Scilly" without the "c", which makes it sound like the English word "silly". This is why they prefer to say The Isle of Silly instead of the Scilly Islands... There is plenty to do on and around the islands. Water sports, wildlife spotting, walls, visiting gardens... you can't think of anything that is not possible.
Have you ever been to Cornwall? What is your favorite sight?
