From the Cornish hills of Penwith to the rugged Serpentine cliffs of the Lizard Peninsula to the warm winding streets of ST Ives, Holidays in the West and South West of Cornwall are like a trip to the past, people who visit Cornwall on holiday often say the West of Cornwall is their favourite holiday destination in the UK.
Celtic monuments abound in the rugged, changeless landscape of West Cornwall. Stone walls and Cornish hedges as old as the pyramids mark out ancient Cornish fields. West Cornwall still retains much of its historic landscape, culture and heritage - the remains of Cornwall's rich industrial history and heritage are visible all across this region of Cornwall.
St Ives is West Cornwall's main seaside town, Cornish Art is a very prominent feature of the town, it has its own Tate Modern Art Gallery overlooking Porthmeor Beach. The light is said to be different in Cornwall and artists have always been attracted to this picturesque fishing town in particular.
Modern day Cornwall is a blend of green tourism, high tech IT communication businesses and the more traditional fishing and agricultural industry. Cornwall is also fast becoming known for it restaurants and the fine locally produced Cornish food, especially the seafood, that they serve so well. A holiday or short vacation in Cornwall is not complete without trying out some of the award winning eating places the Duchy has to offer. |
Some Towns and villages in west Cornwall
Penzance, St Ives, Lands End, Sennen, Lizard, Mousehole, Lamorna cove, Praa sands, St Just, Newlyn, Marazion, Porthleven, Helston, Zennor, Camborne, Redruth, Pool, St Agnes, Portreath, Porthtowan, |
