Marazion
4 May 2025
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.
Towns and Villages near Praa Sands
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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.
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Gunwalloe
A small village on the road to Gunwalloe Church Cove. Quaint thatched cottages and a pub.
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Porthleven
The shops and cafes of Porthleven cluster around its historic harbour in classic Cornish style. The village has a blissfully laid-back atmosphere. <br>There are a several good pubs, cafes and restaurants and an excellent fishmongers. Porthleven makes an ideal refuelling spot if you are walking the South West Coast Path as it runs right through the village. There are several small craft shops, one of which designs and makes clothes to order, along with wonderful galleries and gift shops.<br>From the harbourside you can watch fishing boats come in, several of which you are able to go out on fishing trips with.<br> When the sea is rough, particularly in Winter, the image of the waves crashing over the harbour wall and up against the clock tower is truly a magnificent and unique sight captured by many an artist and photographer alike over the centuries.
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Helston
Georgian town houses line the streets of Helston, giving it a stately air. Every May, the town hosts Flora Day', a May Day celebration which involves the famous furry dance' procession through the streets. Take a look the this website for further information: www.discoverhelston.co.uk
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Hayle
Found where the Hayle River meets the wide sweep of St Ives Bay, Hayle is so steeped in the unique mining history of Cornwall that it has been designated part of the Cornish World Heritage Site. Hayle is perhaps more famous these days for its incredibly long beach, an enormous stretch of sand that runs three miles northwards from the mouth of the river. The estuary is a paradise for twitchers' with sightings of rare birds such as avocets and ospreys recorded.
Towns and Villages near Praa Sands
Gunwalloe
18 September 2017
A small village on the road to Gunwalloe Church Cove. Quaint thatched cottages and a pub.
Porthleven
26 August 2015
The shops and cafes of Porthleven cluster around its historic harbour in classic Cornish style. The village has a blissfully laid-back atmosphere. <br>There are a several good pubs, cafes and restaurants and an excellent fishmongers. Porthleven makes an ideal refuelling spot if you are walking the South West Coast Path as it runs right through the village. There are several small craft shops, one of which designs and makes clothes to order, along with wonderful galleries and gift shops.<br>From the harbourside you can watch fishing boats come in, several of which you are able to go out on fishing trips with.<br> When the sea is rough, particularly in Winter, the image of the waves crashing over the harbour wall and up against the clock tower is truly a magnificent and unique sight captured by many an artist and photographer alike over the centuries.
Helston
3 July 2009
Georgian town houses line the streets of Helston, giving it a stately air. Every May, the town hosts Flora Day', a May Day celebration which involves the famous furry dance' procession through the streets. Take a look the this website for further information: www.discoverhelston.co.uk
Hayle
Found where the Hayle River meets the wide sweep of St Ives Bay, Hayle is so steeped in the unique mining history of Cornwall that it has been designated part of the Cornish World Heritage Site. Hayle is perhaps more famous these days for its incredibly long beach, an enormous stretch of sand that runs three miles northwards from the mouth of the river. The estuary is a paradise for twitchers' with sightings of rare birds such as avocets and ospreys recorded.