St Ives Bay Cornwall

St Ives Bay Cornwall is a gulf on the northern coast of this region. This is a really beautiful bay, being one of the only two bays in the United Kingdom to be part of the an organisation called 'Most Beautiful Bays in the World'.

The main reason for visiting this area is the beautiful coastline, with its sandy beaches. In addition, the climate here is particularly warm, making it the ideal choice for a sea holiday. Furthermore, the sea is really clean due to many initiatives that were undertaken in the last few years.

Another attraction is without a doubt the marine life: many tourists come to the area just to see it. It is easy to see porpoises, seals and dolphins. In addition, in some periods there are also basking sharks passing through the area, and they are often spotted. The bay is famous among windsurfers and water skiers as well, since its calm waters allow to practice these sports most of the year.

If you love hiking, you may want to know that The South West Coast Path passes from here. It is part of the longest UK National Trail, and it is a must for every passionate trekker. However, there is also the St Ives railway, that lets you enjoy the amazing landscape without effort.

Another reason to visit the area could be the town of St Ives, that is a typical Cornish town, with a really nice harbour. Here there is also the Tate St Ives gallery, which is part of the famous Tate Gallery in London. National and local artists' work is displayed here, and exhibitions are regularly changed.

The area of St Ives Bay Cornwall thus offers a wide range of possible activities, whatever your interests and hobbies are. The bay is also easily reachable both by train and by car, and represents a really nice holiday destination, especially if you have children.