VISIT SOME OF THE MOST STUNNING SCENERY IN CORNWALL

The beautiful town of Marazion, set on the shores of Mount’s Bay, has for long been a hot favourite for tourism in West Cornwall. Its clean, sandy beaches, with stunning views toward the Lizard Peninsula and Land’s End, have established the town as the most wonderful destination for beach holidays in Cornwall.

Mount’s Bay, renowned as one of the most beautiful bays in the world, provides a safe seaside environment for swimming. Marazion is also a popular destination for windsurfing, kitesurfing and sailing. A number of major sporting events in these fields are held on Marazion’s beaches.

Marazion is perhaps more widely famed as being the gateway to the enchanting St Michael’s Mount, “the jewel in Cornwall’s crown”. St Michael’s Mount is accessed by a causeway, once walked by pilgrims in honour of the alleged appearance of Saint Michael, which is revealed at low tide. At other times visitors are ferried from Marazion to the Mount in small boats.

Marazion is within easy travelling distance of all major attractions in Western Cornwall, and is the ideal base for your Cornwall holiday. The town is a short distance along the beach from Penzance, and from here it is simple to travel to Land’s End, St Ives, Newquay, Helston, and the popular destinations of the Minack Theatre, the St. Ives Tate Gallery and the Eden Project.

The town itself has a wide selection of accommodation, ranging from guesthouses, camping sites, caravan campsites, bed & breakfast accommodation, and hotels. Marazion is filled view a lovely variety of restaurants, bars and pubs. Shoppers will be delighted with the variety of gift and craft shops, while art lovers will find hours of pleasure perusing the many art galleries showing prominent local artists. Relaxing on the beach is an enchanting pastime, being in full view of St Michael's Mount, and for the more energetic windsurfing and kitesurfing are favourite activities for many visitors. Kitesurfing and windsurfing lessons are available on the beach.

FEATURES OF THE MARAZION GUIDE

• The history of Marazion and St Michael's Mount
• Everything you need to book your holiday in Marazion
• Guide to places of interest in Marazion and across West Cornwall
• Regularly updated listings of 'What's On' in Marazion and West Cornwall