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Lamorna Cove
Just 6 miles from Penzance, Lamorna Cove could be in a different country. This tiny quayside village is some way off the beaten track and has all the atmosphere of a Cornwall long gone. Found at the end of a deep, heavily wooded valley, Lamorna has long been a popular haunt for artists. Divers are drawn to the clear waters here, while those seeking a tranquil spot to enjoy the coastline will find that lovely, unspoilt Lamorna is just what they’ve been looking for.

Land's End
The beginning (or end) to many a charity walk, cycle or drive, Land’s End is England’s most westerly point. This iconic spot on the map is home to a theme park with all kinds of interactive displays and exhibitions, a farm where visitors can feed the animals and a small shopping village, but many people come simply to gaze out to sea from this dramatic, rocky piece of coastline.

Marazion
Most people barely glance at the village of Marazion as they head off over the causeway to St Michael’s Mount, but it’s worth a nose. There are some lovely galleries and a few cosy cafes to linger in.

Mousehole
This cosy village is awash with myth and legend; it would seem that most fairytales concerning Cornwall feature Mousehole. The Christmas lights here draw people from the four corners.

Penzance
Not quite as firmly on the tourist trail as St Ives, Penzance has real character and is more down to earth. The Jubilee Pool, on the Promenade, is an enormous open-air, Art Deco-style lido, complete with sun terraces and cafe - it’s a great place to while away a sunny afternoon.

Porthcurno
When the sun shines on Porthcurno, you could be forgiven for thinking that you’ve somehow stumbled onto a Mediterranean beach. White sand, turquoise sea, amber rocks and high cliffs create a magical atmosphere. This is a destination for those who really want to escape – there are no tacky shops, no ice cream vendors, and no noisy beachfront bars, just one of the most beautiful landscapes you can imagine.

Sennen
Sennen is the most westerly village in England, and the Blue Flag Whitesand Bay is a mile long stretch of golden sand, with plenty of rock pools at low tide. There is still crab and lobster potting from the cove.

St Ives
Fringed with beaches, teeming with artists and packed with good places to eat.

St Just
There’s a distinctly ‘frontier’ feel about St Just; clinging to the edge of the country and the first to catch any weather heading our way, the village has a cheerful ‘we’re all in this together’ atmosphere.