Cornwall
Turquoise coves, surf beaches and fishing harbours strung along 400 miles of coast path, with Britain's best seafood at the end of most days.
Best time to visit
June and September for warm sea and quieter beaches.
Getting there
5h by rail from London to Penzance, or the overnight Night Riviera sleeper.
Listed places
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Best neighbourhoods
St Ives
Artists' town, four beaches and Tate St Ives.
Padstow & Rock
Estuary sailing and a heavyweight restaurant scene.
The Lizard
Wild cliffs, tiny coves and far fewer crowds.
A suggested day
- MorningSurf Lesson at FistralBeginner group lesson with wetsuit, board and a very patient instructor.
- AfternoonSt Michael's MountTidal island castle reached on foot at low water and by boat at high tide.
- EveningLizard Fisherman's CottageWhitewashed cottage above a cove, wood burner and coast path from the gate.