Newquay looking north, includes Porth Island and Watergate Bay
CharlesTown
Charlestown is situated just outside of St Austell, it is a unique 18th century harbour. Built by Charles Rashleigh between 1790 and 1815.Hence the name Charlestown, this unspoilt historic seaport is like stepping back in time. It is home to some square rig ships, these are used in the making of international films, if they are not away they may be open to vistors between May to September. check on 01726 760241.
There are other attractions there to, like the Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre, the 37ft Oakley class lifeboat , Charlestown Pottery and many other interesting places besides.
In 1997 there was a replica of the 13th century trader ship that sailed around Scandinavia and the Baltic, it was the 3 masted 70 ft St. Nikolai's, it had on board Russians who where very welcoming, they speak some English and will tell you about the construction of this replica, its history etc ,a vist below reveals the small bunks, its a living museum, contributions are welcome.
Well worth a vist to charlestown.
St. Nikolai, leaving April 97
Falmouth
Falmouth, another of my personal favourites.
After visting the shops why not take the car along to Pendennis castle and then on to Pendennis Point where you get a breath taking view out to sea perhaps with many large ships / tankers anchored off shore
waiting to enter the port.
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Mevagissey
After visting CharlesTown why not move onto Mevagissey, Mevagissey means 'Meva and Issey' two towns St. Meva and St. Issey, being the largest fishing village in the St Austell bay area, it still has fishermen repairing nets on the quay side, these fishermen are happy to take out vistors on angling or pleasure trips, small motor boats can also be hired out. Mevagissey is filled with narrow streets consisting of many small craft shops, art galleries, cafes, there is even an aquarium in the old lifeboat house on the quay. Perhaps a walk along the coastal path, up through the terraced houses...enjoy. Yes Mevagissey is one of my personal favourites.
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Newquay and Porth
Newquay, Cornwall's premier resort, with seven golden miles of sandy beaches for young and old like.
it was originally a fishing village called Towan Blystra, a relic of bygone days still stands on the cliff not far from the harbour, the Huer's Hut, this was were the lookout was, searching the seas for the coming of the pilchards, he would then cry out and alert the fisher men, hence the name Huer's Hut.
Now Newquay is renown for the surfing that takes place, particulary off Fistral beach, along with those golden beaches, stretching from Crantock right round to Watergate Bay to the north.
Porth is an old cornish word meaning a defile between hills, a cove or a landing place. As the beach at Porth is very narrow it is sheltered more from the strong winds and as such is favoured more by the locals and familys.
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Padstow
Padstow,will finish with next update, meanwhile check out the photo's gallery
ST Austell
ST Austell,will finish with next update.
Truro
Truro, best shopping center, will finish with next update.
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