Penzance

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Penzance is the major town of the district of Penwith, or the Lands End Peninsula. Running from the harbour towards the fishing port of Newlyn, a mile to the west, is the only promenade in Cornwall.

All roads lead to the harbour. The Isles of Scilly ferry - Scillonian III - sails regularly from here to the Islands throughout the summer.

Chapel Street, the most historic area of the town contains many interesting houses, pubs, bars and restaurants. These include the famous Admiral Benbow, where Treasure Island begins, The Union Hotel, where the British victory at Trafalgar was announced and a host of quality restaurants.

Penzance is reknowned for having a very mild climate. Palm trees can be found in the town's gardens and frost is a rarity.

In late June there are festivals and traditional events including Golowan Festival and Mazey Day consisting of music and processions through Penzance's streets.

Penzance accommodation

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JavaScript must be enabled in order for you to use Google Maps.Cot Valley

Two small beaches lie close to the end of the pretty Cot Valley and dogs are allowed on both. Porth Nanven is particularly lovely. Good area for birdwatching.There are several pretty coves more...

Eastern Green

Penzance\'s east beach starts at the appropriately named Station Rocks and follows the curve of Mount\'s bay to Longrock.What used to be one of Cornwall\'s m more...

Gwenver

Gwenver\'s name is derived from Gwynevere of Authurian legend and it does have a beauty about it. Situated at the base of a grassy cliff the beach is just about secluded and in-accessible enough to more...

Keneggy Sands

Secluded, sandy beach with difficult access. At low tide it\'s a reasonable sized beach but it all but disappears on higher tides. The setting and surroundings are particularly agreeable with a mock more...

Lamorna Cove

There is a small pebble beach below the quay at Lamorna Cove. Pleasant place to swim. The cove is on the coastal footpath between Mousehole and Porthcurno. more...

Longrock

A safe family beach with sand and pebbles. Favoured with Penzance locals as it is the most easily accessible stretch of sandy beach from town. Swimming here is particularly safe as it takes a lot of more...

Marazion

Despite being situated in front of the popular village of Marazion and having ample parking and amenities the beach never really gets that busy.Mostly sand with a few pebbly patches, Maraz more...

Mousehole

Whilst being one of the prettiest fishing villages in Cornwall Mousehole is not renowned for it\'s beaches. However, there are two beaches here - a pebbly/rocky beach with a small pool on the Newlyn more...

Newlyn

Sandy Cove is a small beach just past Newlyn fish market and quays. It is easily accessible from the road. more...

Penberth Cove

Penberth Cove is still primarily a tiny fishing hamlet. There is a pebble beach. A river flows down through the wooded Penberth Valley into the cove. more...

Perranuthnoe

Flat beach with sand except at high water. Cafe and car park. Good surfing beach. No dogs. more...

Pisky Cove

A tiny isolated cove but no beach at high tide. Good for swimming and sunbathing on large rocks.Dogs allowed. This is one of the places in which John Carter, known as the \"King of Prussia\", used to more...

Portheras Cove

Portheras is one of the last remaining truly local beaches in West Cornwall. Located on one of the wildest stretches of Cornish coast between Pendeen and Morvah it isn\'t that easy to find. more...

Priests Cove

Priest\'s Cove is to the west of Cape Cornwall. It is a tiny fishing cove dominated by the bulking cliffs of the Cape.The Cape and cove were donated to the National Trust by the Heinz food more...

Prussia Cove

Small and secluded rocky coves. No beach at high tide and no facilities. Famous as the home of the Carters, a family of smugglers in the 18th century, one of whom was known as the King of Prussia. more...

Tolcarne

Mainly pebble beach with a little sand, immediately below Newlyn Green, and close to Newlyn Orion Gallery. more...

Wherrytown

Large pebble beach between Penzance and Newlyn. Safe swimming. more...

Progo

Small, pretty much unknown beach with interesting rock arch, close to the end of the Cot Valley. A little sand and large flat rocks suitable for sunbathing. more...

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Bay Restaurant, Penzance - Restaurant, Cafe and gallery with stunning views over Mounts Bay. Al fresco dining

Blue Snappa Cafe/Bar - Penzance - Cafe and bar situated in central Penzance, ideal for people watching. Site includes menu and wine list.

Bodrifty Iron Age Settlement - Iron Age settlement and reconstruction of a roundhouse located near Penzance

Chapel Street Brasserie, Penzance - The Chapel Street Brasserie and Wine Bar in the heart of historic Penzance offers a new style of French wine bar and dining to the far south west. We are proud to be a member of Cornish Accredited Restaurants and are a member of Les Routiers.

Curry Corner - Penzance - Great Indian takeaway and eat in cafe located at the top of Chapel Street.

fotomazestudio - Professional photographic studio based in Penzance.We cover events,weddings,portraits,commercial,model\'s portfolios and more.Our photographers shoot in studio as well as on location and are happy to travel anywhere.

Golowan Festival - Anual Penzance festival - street entertainment, parades of banners, giant images and concerts

Harris's Restaurant - Penzance - Small restaurant which appears in top eating guides nicluding the Michelin. Site includes details of freshly cooked fish from Newlyn, use of local produce, menus and table booking service.