Cornwall Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Tintagel Castle

Sounds like some elegant building when you heard about castle right? But too bad, for this is just the ruins. There is no more castle left. Built by King Arthur who is so romantic, located in midst of mountain and ocean. The area is huge that we need time to explore around. Becareful of steps though as some path are rocky and steep. The remains of castle can still be seen around but mostly are ocean and mountain view. I enjoy watching waves but weather is too cold here! #createwithtrip #unitedkingdom #tintagel #castle #urbanexplorer #exploreuk #discoveruk #cornwall

This was a trip we had planned weeks in advance, we were really excited! The hike did not disappoint! We had so much fun - we were smart enough to bring a lot of food. It was definitely worth it!

Tintagel Castle UK

The best way of healing my soul is walking into the nature🌳 It's calming while listening the voice of 🌊 Coastal cities are captivating💕Bude & Tintagel Travelling alone allows me to pack lots of hiking into my schedule😂(30k footsteps daily) Though it's sad that no one share the happiness with me instantly🤣 It's so demanding mentally & physically to carry heavy luggage crossing different cities without missing any train everyday🙈 Locals are so helpful(nobody've pointed a false direction for me yet😂) Travelling is the best way to learn problem-solving😎#Tintagel Castle #uk #england

The Jewel of the Lizzard Penninsula

#beachaholic Kynance Cove is a stunning beach located on the Lizzard Peninsula in Cornwall, England. Known for its white sand, turquoise waters, and rugged cliff formations it is one of the most picturesque beaches in the UK. The cliffs surrounding Kynance Cove are made out of serpentine rich which gives them distinctive green and red colouration. At low tide numerous caves and deep fissures are revealed which you can explore along the shore. The beach itself is made up of fine white sand due to high quartz content. Cove is great place for family fun with great waves to play with, good cafe with British classics. Before arriving check tides. it’s much more fun during low tide. it can get very busy in summer so arrive early. for most amazing views and colours choose a sunny day.

Britain definitely has a wonderful coast!

Britain's coast is sometimes underrated, but i think there are various hidden gems to explore. One of this is Kynance Cove in Cornwall. 📍You'll reach Kynance Cove after about 300 miles from Central London. The contrast between the white sand beach with arches, caves and cliffs is reason enough to visit, and on sunny days the water can get turquoise. #wecreate #cornwall #britain #uk #coastofbritain #europetrip

No better place than Cornwall!

Best place for a #sea view and short #citybreak Amazing coastal small towns! #sea #coastal #trip #coastalcity #marine #cornwall

St. Ives

A picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town.

#newquay beach front absolutely lovely on the cliffs. picnic benches for a bite to eat .lovely tourist attractions and family holiday break.

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extremely nice place with good food great people overall one of the best places in england lots of hidden gems beaches are great food place to get a tan

A Glimps in time to English histroy

St Michael’s Mount is a tidal island joined to the mainland by a cobbled causeway. People come from across the globe come for its rich history, natural beauty, subtropical gardens and, of course, iconic castle. Access to the island is ruled by the tides. This means getting across and back is an experience in itself. You may find yourself gliding into the historic harbour on a small ferryboat. Then returning to shore across the ancient causeway, the sea lapping at its edges. [Explore an ancient castle] With sweeping views from the defensive battlements of this magnificent castle, where rows of cannons stare out to Mount’s Bay below. Inside, walk through a labyrinth of corridors to see how occupants lived, ate, prayed and did battle over the centuries. [Step into the past] History comes in waves here. Henry de la Pomeroy seized and fortified the Mount in 1193. Soldiers fired cannons at Napoleonic ships. [Soak up the subtropical gardens] Built in 1887, the Garden Terraces at the rear of the castle. Agave, cacti, aloe and many more subtropical species cling to the granite on a patchwork of meticulous terraces. Look up and you’ll also enjoy one of the most spectacular views of the castle, which rises out of the cliff face above you. This is for sure a must see attraction in Cornwall, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #Cornwall #England

St Michael's Mount

The battlemented chapel is lovely and is still a place of pilgrimage. Behind the altar are three 15th century alabaster panels that were crafted in Nottingham. The west end of the church contains a fine 15th century rose window with early 20th century glass. In 495 AD, a vision of St Michael the Archangel led to the building of a church dedicated to him on the rocky mount. A Celtic monastery was established a few centuries later, and recently a Christian grave dating from 900 AD was discovered. Edward the Confessor (1042-66) built a chapel on the mount and handed over the abbey to the Benedictine Mont St Michel in France. The present church was begun in 1135 by Abbot Bernard of Mont St Michel and consecrated in 1144. The church was a major pilgrimage destination throughout the Middle Ages. In 1193, the abbey was seized by Henry de la Pomeray. He began to build a castle, but committed suicide in fear of the consequences when Richard the Lionheart returned from the Crusades. Four miracles were reported in 1262 and 1263, leading to many more pilgrims. St Michael's Mount gradually separated itself from its French counterpart and in 1385 Richard Auncell of Tavistock became the first non French prior. In 1424 Henry VI granted the monastery to Syon Abbey. Henry V appropriated the mount during the Hundred Years War, and it became a fortress after the dissolution in 1548. The first beacon to warn of the arrival of the Spanish Armada was lit here in 1588. The castle was used to store arms for the Royalist forces during the English Civil War. Afterwards, in 1659, Colonel St Aubyn purchased the Mount and his descendents still live in the castle today. In 1954 it was given to the National Trust, with the St Aubyn family retaining a 999 year lease to live in the castle.