When you’re not busy spending your days relaxing on the beach or out visiting one of the many top attractions, we recommend you jump in your car and explore some of the must-visit places and destinations.
From picturesque towns and coastal communities to the vibrant resorts and the county’s only city, there’s lots to see and do!
Take a look at just a few of our favourites here…
World famous for its long association with the arts, St Ives is home to the Tate Gallery as well as a plethora of smaller galleries and shops scattered about the narrow, winding streets. The picturesque harbour and its small active fishing fleet are a glimpse into Cornwall’s seafaring past.
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Truro is Cornwall’s only city - but it is rather special. The city, with the cathedral at its heart is the main shopping centre for mid-Cornwall and has most of the more well-known larger retail stores in the city centre, as well as many independent shops restaurants and pubs.
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Famous for its long association with the arts as well its maritime history, Falmouth boasts one of the largest natural harbours in the world. There are many shops, gallleries and eateries as well as four beautiful family beaches in Falmouth, Castle beach, Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and Maenporth.
Mullion is a large village with hotels, pubs, shops and a cricket ground. Down by the seafront you will find Mullion Cove, a dramatic cove owned by the National Trust. The harbour was completed in 1895, when pilchard fishing was the main local industry and is still used by local fisherman.
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Best known for its famous annual Furry Dance, Helston is situated at the northern edge of the Lizard Peninsula. This busy little town was once an important market and Stannary town. Follow the Helston town trail for a tour of local history and don’t forget to visit the excellent little Helston Museum!
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Helford village is incredibly picturesque, nestled in the trees above the emerald creeks of the unspoilt Helford River. Frenchman’s Creek is a must-see, made famous by Daphne Du Maurier’s novel of the same name. Whilst you are here, why not take the boat across to rive to Helford Passage?
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Cadgwith Cove is one of the most picturesque fishing villages on the Cornish coast, made famous recently by Monty Halls’ series ‘The Fisherman’s Apprentice’ which featured the cove and the many fishermen that work here. The local pub ‘The Cadgwith Cove Inn’ is the hub of the community
Read MorePorthleven is a pretty harbour well-stocked with restaurants, galleries and pubs. It is a working harbour, with boats supplying their daily catch to the eateries on the harbourside. Porthleven is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and well-known for its three miles of golden sand towards Loe Bar and the Penrose Estate.
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