Five Reasons You Can"t Beat Family Holidays in Cornwall
With its stunning coastal scenery, idyllic Blue Flag beaches and myriad of maritime activities for messing about on the water; nothing beats a family holiday in Cornwall.
If you want to create the kind of treasured seaside memories from your childhood for your children, then Cornwall - winner of best holiday county for the fourth year running in the British Travel Awards 2012 - has it all.
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Beautiful Blue Flag beaches - If it is a seaside holiday with plenty of sand and clear blue waters you are after, Cornwall boasts five internationally-recognised Blue Flag beaches.
From Porthmeor's expanse of golden sand on the western side of popular coastal haven St.
Ives, to the north west facing Porthtowan beach which is ideal for surfers and industrious sand castle builders, these beaches have been rewarded for their exceptional water quality, beach facilities and safety standards.
Furthermore, Cornwall's warm, summery climate lends itself perfectly to long fun-filled days at the beach.
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Sailing, surfing and swimming - If your family enjoy all things in and out of the water, family holidays in Cornwall are ideal.
Cornwall is a mecca for maritime enthusiasts and there are plenty of water sports to try for beginners through to experts.
If you want to catch some waves, Cornwall has some of the best surfing conditions in Europe.
Look no further than Widemouth Bay on the north coast which has something for everyone, including gentle waves for beginners, or for those craving a high-octane ride, nearby Black Rock has peaks that can reach ten feet.
If you fancy feeling the wind in your sails, Cornwall has a year-round sailing programme.
Charter a yacht to cruise the beautiful Cornish coastline, learn how to sail a dinghy or, if you prefer to sit and watch someone else do the hard work, pick a vantage point and settle in to watch one of Cornwall's spectacular sailing regattas.
There are several regattas throughout the year, from Falmouth's celebrated Regatta week in August, where 450 yachts and dinghies of all sizes compete, to exhilarating gig rowing regattas hosted by individual racing clubs.
Around the sailing there are plenty of activities to keep little ones entertained, including rock pooling sessions, marching carnivals and firework displays in the evening.
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Fab Family Days out - Cornwall is alive with family-friendly activities.
As well as trying your hand at sailing, kayaking and climbing, north Cornwall is home to magical Tintagel castle, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur.
Whist south Cornwall holds the world-famous Eden Project - a huge hub of eco-fun things to do - including botanical gardens, live music and arts and crafts.
But of course family holidays in Cornwall wouldn't be complete without a daring pirate adventure.
Cornwall's rocky coastline was a smugglers' paradise.
Get the kid's imaginations whirling with a guided tour of its dark coastal caverns or sample some live swashbuckling action at Newquay's Buccaneer Bay.
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Family feasts - Cornwall is well-known for its sumptuous sea food and organic produce.
The majority of Cornwall's sea and harbour side restaurants specialise in freshly caught fish and shellfish together with locally-sourced organic meats, vegetables and cheeses.
There is something to suit every palette, from fine dining - including two Michelin Star restaurants - ideal for rounding off the perfect family holiday in Cornwall - to traditional fare, including everyone's favourite, classic fish and chips.
You can even catch and cook your own fish supper.
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Idyllic family accommodation -One of the best things about family holidays in Cornwall is where you lay your head after an energetic day outdoors.
Cornwall has a wide selection of holiday accommodation, including cliff top hotels and B&Bs offering stunning views of the bays, to luxury self-catering Cornish cottages where you can enjoy a relaxed home-from-home experience.
If being at one with Cornwall's countryside and wildlife is what you crave, just pitch up to one Cornwall's many caravan and camp sites.
Or for a unique camping experience, why not sleep under the stars in your own traditional Mongolion yurt or Romany caravan?
If you want to create the kind of treasured seaside memories from your childhood for your children, then Cornwall - winner of best holiday county for the fourth year running in the British Travel Awards 2012 - has it all.
1.
Beautiful Blue Flag beaches - If it is a seaside holiday with plenty of sand and clear blue waters you are after, Cornwall boasts five internationally-recognised Blue Flag beaches.
From Porthmeor's expanse of golden sand on the western side of popular coastal haven St.
Ives, to the north west facing Porthtowan beach which is ideal for surfers and industrious sand castle builders, these beaches have been rewarded for their exceptional water quality, beach facilities and safety standards.
Furthermore, Cornwall's warm, summery climate lends itself perfectly to long fun-filled days at the beach.
2.
Sailing, surfing and swimming - If your family enjoy all things in and out of the water, family holidays in Cornwall are ideal.
Cornwall is a mecca for maritime enthusiasts and there are plenty of water sports to try for beginners through to experts.
If you want to catch some waves, Cornwall has some of the best surfing conditions in Europe.
Look no further than Widemouth Bay on the north coast which has something for everyone, including gentle waves for beginners, or for those craving a high-octane ride, nearby Black Rock has peaks that can reach ten feet.
If you fancy feeling the wind in your sails, Cornwall has a year-round sailing programme.
Charter a yacht to cruise the beautiful Cornish coastline, learn how to sail a dinghy or, if you prefer to sit and watch someone else do the hard work, pick a vantage point and settle in to watch one of Cornwall's spectacular sailing regattas.
There are several regattas throughout the year, from Falmouth's celebrated Regatta week in August, where 450 yachts and dinghies of all sizes compete, to exhilarating gig rowing regattas hosted by individual racing clubs.
Around the sailing there are plenty of activities to keep little ones entertained, including rock pooling sessions, marching carnivals and firework displays in the evening.
3.
Fab Family Days out - Cornwall is alive with family-friendly activities.
As well as trying your hand at sailing, kayaking and climbing, north Cornwall is home to magical Tintagel castle, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur.
Whist south Cornwall holds the world-famous Eden Project - a huge hub of eco-fun things to do - including botanical gardens, live music and arts and crafts.
But of course family holidays in Cornwall wouldn't be complete without a daring pirate adventure.
Cornwall's rocky coastline was a smugglers' paradise.
Get the kid's imaginations whirling with a guided tour of its dark coastal caverns or sample some live swashbuckling action at Newquay's Buccaneer Bay.
4.
Family feasts - Cornwall is well-known for its sumptuous sea food and organic produce.
The majority of Cornwall's sea and harbour side restaurants specialise in freshly caught fish and shellfish together with locally-sourced organic meats, vegetables and cheeses.
There is something to suit every palette, from fine dining - including two Michelin Star restaurants - ideal for rounding off the perfect family holiday in Cornwall - to traditional fare, including everyone's favourite, classic fish and chips.
You can even catch and cook your own fish supper.
5.
Idyllic family accommodation -One of the best things about family holidays in Cornwall is where you lay your head after an energetic day outdoors.
Cornwall has a wide selection of holiday accommodation, including cliff top hotels and B&Bs offering stunning views of the bays, to luxury self-catering Cornish cottages where you can enjoy a relaxed home-from-home experience.
If being at one with Cornwall's countryside and wildlife is what you crave, just pitch up to one Cornwall's many caravan and camp sites.
Or for a unique camping experience, why not sleep under the stars in your own traditional Mongolion yurt or Romany caravan?