Cornwall
England's Celtic-tinged peninsula of surf beaches, fishing harbours, and dramatic clifftop paths.
Cornwall is England's southwestern extremity, a peninsula of Celtic heritage where world-class surf beaches, picture-perfect fishing villages, clifftop coastal paths, and a thriving food scene have created Britain's most compelling coastal destination.
Highlights
- Fistral Beach-England's surf capital
- St Ives-harbour town and Tate gallery
- South West Coast Path walks
- Padstow and Rick Stein's seafood empire
- Minack Theatre carved into sea cliffs
- Eden Project's biome domes
- Land's End-England's western tip
Best Time to Visit
May through September for beach weather. July-August warmest and busiest. June and September offer excellent conditions with smaller crowds. Winter brings dramatic storms and quiet beauty.
Language: English · Currency: British Pound (GBP, £)