One of the premier resorts on the Cornish Riviera, founded on centuries of nautical history. A charming old port with a year round mild climate that allows sub-tropical gardens to flourish, and boasting one of the highest average sunshine records in Britain. A resort of beauty and charm with nice beaches, its famous large natural harbour, narrow cobbled streets, olde-worlde inns and historical buildings, plus some fine cliff-top walks with lovely views of the bay.
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
- Full day to the town of Penzance with its long sweeping promenade, then on to picturesque St Ives with its golden sand beach, quaint narrow streets and colourful cottages that earn it the reputation of being an artists paradise. (July only)
- Full day commencing with a visit to the bustling city of Truro with its quaint Georgian Streets and magnificent cathedral. On then to the Roseland Peninsula and the charming little fishing port of St Mawes. (July only)
- Full day to the attractive harbour town of Looe with its picturesque narrow streets, old inns and bustling quayside, also well known for its shark fishing. We continue to the former smuggler’s haunt of Polperro, a lovely old village with tiny winding streets and a jumble of cottages on a steep valley slope, separated by a quaint river. (March only)
- Short day to picturesque St Ives with its golden sand beach, quaint narrow streets and colourful cottages that earn it the reputation of being an artists paradise. (March only)