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| St
Ives holds a very special place in the heart of anyone who has ever visited
this small Cornish fishing village. Wide beaches of golden sand washed by
the a turquoise sea gives this western tip of the United Kingdom a uniquely
Mediterranean feel. |
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Recently
voted "The Best Seaside Resort in the UK' by the US British Heritage
Magazine, and a member of the exclusive most 'Beautiful Bays in the World
Club, St Ives is a destination that will appeal to all ages and tastes.
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those who enjoy a beach-based holiday, the town's four main beaches have
won numerous awards for cleanliness, professional lifeguard cover, superb
café-restaurants and general facilities while Porthmeor beach, in
particular, is one of Europe's major surfing venues. |
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those who prefer to explore, a stroll around the streets and quaint cobbled
alleyways of the old town will reveal fisherman's cottages decked with flower
baskets and window boxes brimming with fuschias and geraniums - St Ives
has won its category in the 'Britain in Bloom' competition for three consecutive
years. Art galleries and studios exhibit paintings and sculptures by local
artists who choose St Ives, with its unique and intense daylight, as a very
special place to work. For the modern art lover there is, of course, the
Tate Gallery, the Barbara Hepworth Studio and Museum and the Bernard Leach
Pottery. |
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St
Ives also makes a perfect base for discovering West Cornwall's many other
attractions. The oldest golf course in Cornwall is just a few miles away;
there is bird watching on the protected bird sanctuaries at Lelant Saltings
or Marazion marshes; horse riding across the nearby moors; a selection of
subtropical gardens; miles of coastal paths; and the world-famous Eden Project,
Minack Theatre and St Michael's Mount are just a short drive away. Or, if
you feel inclined to venture 'abroad' take a day out to the Scilly Isles
either by helicopter or ship from Penzance. There is something for everyone. |
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And,
for those whose holiday revolves around food, St Ives has many fine restaurants
- world-class chefs drawn to the area by an abundance of local grown produce
and fresh fish - making for a truly cosmopolitan dining experience at a
price to suit every pocket. |
