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Cornwall
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CORNWALL.
My first visit to Cornwall was in 1972. I had moved to Nottingham, from Belfast to marry Lynda, the previous year in August. We agreed to accompany parents on holiday to BUDE for two weeks. Before she met me Lynda's holiday each year had, for ten to fifteen years previous had been a fortnight in different parts of Cornwall. I fell in love with the place and together, with 'the kids', we have returned almost every year to different locations since. Visitors to Cornwall will probably agree that it is like a different country within England. Despite going to 'the med' and Greek islands these days for our main holiday we do our utmost to have at least one week in the South-West, whatever the weather because for me, when the weather is good, Cornish beaches and rugged coastline rate near the top of the heap for scenic beauty.
Pothcurno
Situated at Porthcurno is the world famous Minack open air theatre, a must visit and if you have the time, change that, make the time and go to one of the many plays that are staged during the summer season. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. The backdrop to the theatre , overlooking the sea is amazing during a show.
Minack by day By night
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The view of Porthcurno beach from Minack Theatre
However, Cornwall is not just clean, golden sand and multi-coloured deep blue sea. History, myth and legend, architecture, great walks and above all, many great pubs with glorious atmostsphere.
WHEAL COTE TIN MINE ST.AGNES KING ARTHUR'S CASTLE, TINTAGEL.
During the past twenty odd years we have visited Cornwall we have discovered many beautiful locations. In recent years we have stayed a short distance from Newquay at Holywell Bay
Cornwall relies greatly on it's fishing industry for year long employment and an during the summer tourists flock to the many harbours dotted around the coastline. Each has it's own individual charm and character. Pictured below is Padstow, one of the larger harbours.
At the other end of the scale is the tiny village of Clovelly. To gain access to the harbour means a walk down tiny, steep cobbled streets. Got to take your camera with you here and to witness how goods are delivered to the shops in a place where there is no vehicular access is an eye opener.
Cornwall is a county with such diverse places that are a MUST visit there reallyIS something for everyone, young and old. I haven't even mentioned Land's End or swimming amongst shoals of mullet at Sennen Cove or the breathtaking beauty of Kynance Cove or the gardens and the castle on St Michaels Mount at Penzance or the beauty of St Ives, the list is endless.
KYNANCE COVE
Go to Newquay
I list below three great sites for any visitor to Cornwall
1st Cornwall Cornwall Online Cornwall Accom.