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Places to stay in Falmouth
Much more than just a Cornish seaside resort, Falmouth is home to busy working docks and also contains a large student population, offering a young vibe in certain areas. Falmouth lies on the southern coastline of Cornwall and is perhaps best known for its large natural harbour, which rather surprisingly is the world's third deepest of its kind. Falmouth Harbour is known for its pleasure trips, cruises and summer sailing regattas. Tourism has become an integral part of the town and Falmouth's sandy beaches are legendary. Each year, many tourists spend much of their holiday sunbathing and relaxing on the seafront. The main beaches in Falmouth include Gyllyngvase Beach - which overlooks Pendennis Castle, Maenporth Beach - ideal for families, Swanpool Beach - a relatively small stretch; and Trefuis Beach - close to Flushing and boasting good views of the town centre. Falmouth's foremost tourist attractions include the town's harbour - a 17th-century structure with many nearby waterfront attractions and boat yards; King Harry Ferries - with regular trips to St. Mawes leaving from Falmouth's Prince of Wales pier all through the day; the National Seal Sanctuary - a local rescue centre for local seals, sea lions and otters, standing on the south-western side of Falmouth; and also Pendennis Castle - the largest castle in the whole of Cornwall, dating back to the middle of the 1500s and featuring a popular 'Discovery Centre'. Tourist attractions near Falmouth include many appealing towns, villages and locations, such as the Lizard Peninsula - England's most southerly spot, to the south-west of Falmouth; Helston - a relatively small town with a local Folk Museum and roller-coaster theme park; Truro - an elegant cathedral city sited inland and on the northern side of Falmouth; and Newquay - one of Cornwall's most celebrated seaside resorts and the surf capital of the United Kingdom.
