Cornwall's rugged coastline holds St Ives' art galleries, the Eden Project, Land's End and the pretty harbor of Padstow. Summer brings swimming and surf; spring and autumn are quieter for coast-path walking.
Month by month
Best: May, June, July, August, September, October
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Worth avoiding: January, February, March, December.
How long to stay
4–7 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 8h from the US East Coast, 2h from Europe, 10h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Summer roads are crowded; start early and park outside villages.
- Cornish pasties are best fresh from a bakery.
- Book popular restaurants like Padstow's ahead.
Plan a trip to Cornwall
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