[Cornwall] Feel the charm of the Mediterranean

The blue sea, the golden sand, enjoying the sea breeze blowing towards you, watching the surfers surfing, saying goodbye to the cold and welcoming the spring and summer. The sea here is not the lazy Mediterranean style, but the poetry written by the wind and waves of the Atlantic Ocean. 🌊 Must-visit beaches: from surfing mecca to fairytale white sand 1. Porthcurno Beach → **Highlights**: Crescent-shaped white sand beach, Tiffany blue water, endless ocean, and the open-air theater "Minack Theater" behind it. Sometimes there will be performances by theater troupes, and tickets must be booked in advance. → **How ​​to Play**: Explore the reef caves at low tide, and bring your own picnic blanket for the sunset show. 2. **Fistral Beach, Newquay** → **Highlights**: The surfing capital of the UK, with waves suitable for beginners, renting a board + lessons for about £45/2 hours. → **How ​​to play**: Every September at the "Boardmasters Music Festival", a double hit of surfing + open-air concerts. 3. Kynance Cove → **Highlight**: BBC selected "the most beautiful bay in Europe", the contrast between red and green rock walls and creamy white sand is magical. → **How ​​to Play**: Walk to the sea cave "The Drawing Room" at low tide and take selfies with the natural rock frame. 🚗 Transportation Planning → It takes about 5 hours from London. The A30 road is picturesque and stops at Dartmoor National Park along the way. → Take the train to Penzance, then transfer to the “Land’s End Coaster” bus, which costs £10 for a day pass and connects the main beaches. → In summer, the “open-top sightseeing bus” travels from St Ives to Land’s End. The wind is strong but the view is unparalleled. **🏄Activity List: Advanced Ways to Play Beyond Sunbathing** 1. **Cliff Hike**: → **Route**: St Ives to Zennor (South West Coast Path section), 6 miles, 4 hours. → **Highlights**: Encounter wild seals and drink local cider at the end point "Tinners Arms" to relieve fatigue. 2. **Intertidal Zone Expedition**: → **Guided Tour**: Marine Discovery Penzance (£25/person), looking for starfish and hermit crabs. → **Equipment**: Rubber boots and scoop nets are provided, child-friendly. 3. **Retro Mine Experience**: → **Geevor Tin Mine**: Go deep into the 17th century mine and experience tin panning (£15 including guided tour). → **How ​​to play**: Miner's lunch "Stargazy Pie" (Cornish dark cuisine with fish head sticking out of the pie). **🦞Seafood and local delicacies** → **Padstow**: Rick Stein’s Fish & Chips (fried haddock £14, served with lemon mayonnaise). → **Market Treasure Hunt**: Buy a Cornish Cream Tea Set (scone + clotted cream + jam £5) at Truro Farmer’s Market (Saturday). **📅 Best Seasons and Festivals** - **May-June**: Tourists are not overwhelming, wild flowers cover the cliffs, and the water temperature is still low (3mm wetsuit is required for surfing). - **September**: Boardmasters Music Festival, Falmouth Oyster Festival (oysters + champagne £15/set).