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The self-catering apartment "Rosen" is within easy walking distance of the resort of
St Ives. A stroll along the Cornish Costal path will bring you into St Ives at
Porthminster beach. Alternatively the St Ives branch line railway is equally convenient.
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Winner of an International Travellers award for "Best Seaside Resort" in the UK and
already named among the "30 most beautiful bays in the world", one of only two in Britain.
St Ives, justifiable, claims to be the jewel in the crown of West Cornwall.
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St Ives harbour and lighthouse ->
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A picturesque fishing town, the heart of the resort is the harbour where working
fishing boats still carry out the seagoing traditions, originating from the 19th century
when pilchard and herring were in abundance.
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<- St Ives wharf and harbour beach
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The harbour is also one of the resorts four gorgeous sandy beaches which
encircle the town and offer breathtaking views.
Fascinatingly, at low tide the harbour empties of water, leaving boats totally stranded!
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Fishing boats in St Ives harbour ->
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Beautiful and interesting, popular with tourists and art lovers alike. Meander
through cobbled streets, dine in one of the many restaurants offering fine food,
visit the Tate or one of the many small privately-run galleries of distinction.
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<- St Ives harbour
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Porthmeor beach is famed for its surfing.
St Ives is an artists paradise and overlooking Porthmeor, in its prominent setting,
is the new Tate Gallery. Opened by Prince Charles in 1993, it is one of Cornwalls
major attractions.
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Porthmeor beach and Tate Gallery ->
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Towards Carbis Bay, Porthminster beach is ideal for families and sun worshippers.
Enjoy a round of putting on the little green behind the beach or dine at the
popular Pothminster restaurant.
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<- Porthminster beach looking towards St Ives harbour
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Visit St Ives on a cold, wet weekend in March and still fall in love with
its beauty, its history and its heritage.
Visit once and return again and again and again ......
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St Ives town ariel view ->
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