A
popular picturesque harbourside village situated on the beautiful
Roseland Peninsula.
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Includes
part of the coastal footpath.
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Several
small shops, cafes and hotels mostly on the sea front.
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A
sailing club with a safe anchorage for visiting yachts.
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Good
beaches.
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Boat
trips, an excellent way to see the Fal estuary.
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Direct
pedestrian ferry to Falmouth.
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St
Mawes castle is not to be missed.
Built in the reign of Henry VIII as a defence against an
invasion from France.
It boasts stunning views over the estuary to Falmouth.
Summary:
A picturesque harbourside village and a good base for
exploring the Roseland Peninsula.
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here for more on the Roseland Peninsular and photographs of the area