Discover Falmouth

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Explore Falmouth (Cornwall) Coast, Seaside and Beaches

Falmouth is a town and port on the River Fal on the south coast of Cornwall. Falmouth is famous for its harbour and along with Carrick Roads (the estuary of the River Fal), it forms the third deepest natural harbour in the world, and the deepest in Western Europe. Pendennis castle is a major landmark and was built in 1540 by Henry VIII to protect Carrick Roads and then in the late 16th century was strengthened to protect from the threat of the Spanish Armada. The town has two beach options, the large sandy beach of Gyllyngvase and the rockier Castle Beach. Falmouth has easy access to both sheltered and unsheltered waters making it popular location for boating and water sports. Carrick Roads and the Fal Estuary are favoured by ornithologists for birdwatching, especially the waders and waterbirds that visit in autumn and winter.

Falmouth Cornwall Coast Map

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

The Packet Station Pub

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Swanpool Beach

Glendurgan Garden

Gylly Adventures

Castle Beach Cafe – Falmouth

Swanpool Beach Cafe

Tea By The Sea

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Castle Beach

WeSup Paddleboard Centre

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Maenporth Beach

Pendennis Castle

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Gyllyngvase Beach