It is an excellent place if you like (1) superb beaches (2) Art (quality of the light, Tate Gallery) (3) Sculpture (Barbara Hepworth) (4) stunning coastal walks (eg to Carbis Bay) (5) crowds (6) steep hills (7) narrow streets (8) a wonderful train journey along the coast (9) a good base for exploring West Cornwall (Land's End, Cape Cornwall, Godrevy, Gwithian, Rosemergy cream teas, Mousehole, Levant, The Crowns at Botallack, Geevor, Lanyon Quoit).
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