Cornwall, situated at the tip of South West England is a fantastic tourist destination. It boasts several towns, beaches, cliffs, activities, attractions, restaurants and accommodation options for all kinds of holidays. From surfing and diving to quaint walks, exploring castles and rediscovering history at galleries and museums to visiting dozens of family attractions such as the zoo, aquarium, parks and sanctuaries, you will not run out of things to do in Cornwall. Here are a few of the many things to do on your holiday in Cornwall.

Enjoy the beach on your Cornwall holiday

Approximately 80% of Cornwall is surrounded by water – making it the longest stretch of coastline in the England. This means that there are ample beach spots available - over 300 to choose from. There are several Blue Flag beaches in Cornwall. Blue Flag Awards are given to beaches that maintain high standards with regard to cleanliness and facilities. Blue Flag winning beaches in Cornwall include Gyllngvase Beach in Falmouth, Porthmeor Beach and St Ives, Sennen Cove Beach in Lands End, Porthtowan Beach in Porthtowan, Polzeath Beach in Polzeath and Carbis Bay Beach in St Ives. There are several surf schools as well in Cornwall, especially in Newquay, which is often dubbed as the surf capital of England. The best surf beach in Cornwall, Fistral Beach is located in Newquay, which has one of the best beach breaks.

Enjoy family attractions on your Cornwall holiday

There are many family attractions to keep the entire family – young and old, fascinated and enthralled in Cornwall. Discover sharks, stingrays and eels at the Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay, and over 130 species of animals at the Newquay Zoo. Visit the internationally acclaimed Eden Project in South Cornwall, perfect for those who enjoy plants and gardens. If you have kids, then a visit to Crealy’s Great Adventure Park is a must.

Enjoy exciting activities on your Cornwall holiday

You name it, from cycling to fishing; horse riding to sailing, water sports to adventure sports, there is something for everyone who wants an adrenaline rush in Cornwall. Water sports include kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, waterskiing, waveskiing and paddle boarding. There is also coasteering, wakeboarding, kite surfing, mountain boarding and climbing, which can only be carried out under professional guidance.

These are just a tip of the iceberg of all the things you can do and see in Cornwall. There are several accommodation options in Cornwall - luxury hotels, B&B’s, self catering apartments and cottages, caravans and even camping options. Cottage holidays are very popular in Cornwall, as they affordable and very homely.