Cornwall in Numbers…
By Pentewan Sands on the December 14th, 2017 in Camping, Holidays, Family, Cornwall, Food and Drink, Lifestyle and Health
Cornwall in Numbers...
There really is nowhere quite like Cornwall. From top awards to natural wonders Cornwall is one hundred per cent unique, unrivalled and unforgettable. The proof is in the numbers…
Cornwall is officially the favourite UK holiday destination – it has been voted number one in the British Travel Awards for the last nine years running. What an almighty feat!
Over 300 beaches are dotted along the coast of Cornwall. Some are small and secluded, others are wide and golden, all are beautiful and full of charm. Of course, our very own Pentewan beach is among the finest and we’re big fans of these ones too.
Cornwall’s largest wave is the legendary 30ft ‘Cribbar’ which makes an appearance when low-pressure systems in the Atlantic create huge swells. Daring surfers can track it down at the northern end of Fistral beach in Newquay.
The highest cliffs in Cornwall can be found along the north coast near Boscastle – they’re aptly named High Cliff and reach an incredible 223 metres.
Ten select mining landscapes across Cornwall (and west Devon) are recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, putting them on a par with international treasures such as the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China.
Over 300 beaches are dotted along the coast of Cornwall. Some are small and secluded, others are wide and golden, all are beautiful and full of charm. Of course, our very own Pentewan beach is among the finest and we’re big fans of these ones too.
Four of our mouth-wateringly delicious treats - Cornish Clotted Cream, Cornish Sardines, Fal Oysters and the mighty Cornish Pasty - have been awarded recognition and protection (PDO or PGI) for their Cornishness. No copycats allowed!
Wherever you are in Cornwall you’re never more than 16 miles from the sea. Or in our case just a few seconds.
At least 120 million Cornish pasties are made each year and we’d make a pretty good guess that most of them are eaten before they even cross the border. We do love a good Cornish pasty!
Cornwall is almost an island; 80% is surrounded by water. The other 20% lies on a border with Devon (we’re friends really).
There are 12 designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty from the dramatic cliffs of the north coast to the beautifully bleak hills of Bodmin Moor.
Cornwall has just one city, Truro - and why would we need more when it’s such a great little city!
Cornwall has over 70 gardens, some even consider it to be the garden capital of the world. It’s all down to our mild, sub-tropical climate which helps plants to thrive and turns everything all green and luscious.
Spring arrives earlier in Cornwall than any part of the UK. In 2017 it was a whole 20 days earlier in fact, with the Cornish Magnolia bursting into life and officially marking the start of spring on 28th February.
Cornwall is home to two of mainland Britain’s most extreme landmarks; Land’s End is the most westerly point and Lizard Point is the most southerly.
Over 300 miles of jaw-dropping coastline surround Cornwall. You can walk the whole length along the South West Coast Path and we’re smack bang on it, in fact the South West Coast Path snakes right through Pentewan Sands.
Find out more about ways to stay in Cornwall with Pentewan Sands Holiday Park!