15 Prettiest And Best Areas In Cornwall to Visit! – Hand Luggage Only

Cornwall is an absolute gem of a region to visit in England. With its gorgeous beaches, quaint fishing villages and natural beauty, it’s the kind of place you can easily spend a week travelling around. That being said, with it being quite a large area, it can be difficult to nail down the best areas in Cornwall to visit as part of your holiday or road trip. 

Over the years, we’ve explored Cornwall many times. It’s stunning, especially in the warmer summer months when you can take a dip in the sea and really enjoy its glorious beaches. Best of all, Cornwall is the perfect place for a chilled holiday, or even a road trip around the wider region. It’s totally suited to both, and all ages! 

So, to help you along on your merry way, I want to share our top places in Cornwall that you cannot miss. This way, you can focus on those all-important experiences and the important stuff, like how many Cornish Pasties you can feasibly eat! 

1.) St Michael’s Mount

Easily one of the region’s most iconic places, St Michael’s Mount (Google Maps pin) is an absolute gem to visit in Cornwall. In fact, I’d say it’s one of the best areas in Cornwall to visit if you’re driving down the south coast or anchoring yourself in nearby St. Ives or Penzance. 

Now, what makes St. Michael’s Mount is its stunning location, on a picturesque tidal island off the shores of Cornwall. Now, you might notice it has a very similar resemblance to Mont Saint-Michel in France. Well, it was built and influenced by its French counterpart many centuries ago. We won’t call out Cornwall as a copycat, but they certainly weren’t going to be left behind after France’s stunning construction! 

Once here, you can wander around St Michael’s Mount, head inside the impressive buildings and spend a good two hours exploring the wider area of the island, the walled gardens and stop by the Harbour Loft for a light lunch. 

Oh, and watch out for giants! Folklore from Cornwall suggests that St. Michael’s Mount was inhabited by Cormoran, a giant. The cave on the tidal island is where the giant is said to have (or does) live, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled. 

Also, don’t forget, you can book this private guide if you don’t fancy navigating all the winding roads and places whilst in Cornwall. This amazing private tour is with a fully qualified guide, and you can take up to six people with you. Plus, this guide…