St Ives Harbour Beach
Description
Located in the center of the quaint seaside town of St Ives, Cornwall, England, is the gorgeous beach known as St Ives Harbour Beach, often referred to as St Ives Town Beach. Its location near the busy harbor offers visitors breathtaking views of yachts and traditional fishing boats softly bouncing on the water. Despite being smaller than some of Cornwall’s other beach areas, the beach is well-liked because of its ideal location and picturesque surroundings. The crystal-clear blue waters are great for swimming and canoeing, especially in the warmer months.
The vibrant shops, cafes, and fishermen’s cottages that line St Ives Harbour Beach give it a distinctly Cornish feel that only enhances its allure. Wandering around the scenic waterfront, visitors may take in the sights and sounds of this energetic seaside town. The famous Smeaton’s Pier, which juts out into the harbor and provides expansive views of the surrounding coastline, is one of the main attractions of St Ives Harbour Beach.
With waves that are appropriate for both novice and expert surfers, the beach is also a well-liked location for bodyboarding and surfing. Surf shops in the area rent out equipment so that guests can maximize their time on the ocean. St Ives Harbour Beach is a convenient and attractive destination for guests of all ages, with amenities like restrooms, lifeguard services during peak season, and others within easy walking distance.
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About St Ives
A firm favourite with locals and visitors St Ives is a beautiful beach and harbour where tourists flock to enjoy the fabulous views and the harbour. The town sits directly above the harbour and is famous for not just the harbour but the gallery and museum too. St Ives is also well positioned on the north coast and is not too far from many other attractions such as Land’s End and the Minack Theatre. St Ives is also known for its Art culture and its branch of the Tate Gallery. In 2010, a BBC Four film, The Art of Cornwall, presented by James Fox said that the St Ives artists “went on to produce some of the most exhilarating art of the twentieth century…for a few dazzling years this place was as famous as Paris, as exciting as New York and infinitely more progressive than London.”
In more recent years St Ives has been awarded Best Seaside Town by the Guardian in 2007 and Best Seaside Town by The British Travel Awards both in 2010 and 2011. This absolute gem of a town is a must see when in Cornwall. The population of St Ives is around 11,000 but this rises dramatically in the summer months.