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St Ives T Ives - the dazzling jewel in Cornwall’s crown. A picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town. Voted best family holiday destination by Coast magazine and one of TripAdvisor’s top 10 European beaches. Wander through the maze of narrow cobbled streets, independent shops and fisherman’s cottages in the heart of St Ives, or sample some of the tastiest award-winning restaurants, cafés and bars in the Southwest. Surf at the blue flag-rated Porthmeor beach and feel the soft sand between your toes, or set off on an inspiring walk along the coastal path towards Land’s End.
Surfing at St Ives If you are keen to learn how to surf then you couldn’t have picked a better spot - it’s true to say that Cornwall is the surfing capital of the UK. This surfing destination is available all year
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round and skilled surfers are always keen to try ‘the boiler’ come winter. This is quite a challenging wave but there are opportunities for those who weren’t brought up on a surfboard to take a shot as well, particularly if you visit in summer when Porthmeor provides the perfect spot for new surfers. The St Ives Surf School is highly regarded as one of the best places to learn to surf in Cornwall. It’s a must do if staying in St Ives.
Get up close with seals If you are keen to see nature on your trip to St Ives then you need to book a trip to Seal Island. Just 3.5 miles along the coast from St Ives, this is one of the only experiences in the UK where you’ll be able to see these mammals up close in their natural habitat. At certain times of the year the island is also abundant with other wild creatures too. The spectacular views from the boat trip alone will give you a completely fresh perspective on the rough and rugged Cornish coastline.
Discover modern art at Tate St Ives Art lovers should definitely make sure that they visit Tate St Ives. This branch of the art brand has been open to the public since 1993 and is incredibly popular with tourists and locals. Indeed, even the architecture of the building itself is absolutely glorious. The building overlooks Porthmeor beach and the circular entrance is nothing short of iconic. Of course, indoors there is charm to spare with stunning collections of contemporary art.
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