Welcome to our independent guide to the Cornish Riviera, covering towns, beaches, travel tips, best times to visit, and where to stay along Cornwall’s south coast. The Cornish Riviera is not a single resort or formally defined region, but a long-standing name used to describe the gentler, sun-favoured south coast of Cornwall. For more than… Read more Cornish Riviera Holiday Guide – Visitor Guide Cornwall South Coast
Cornish Riviera Express & Sleeper Train Guide
Guide to the Cornish Riviera Express and Night Riviera Sleeper, covering their history, how they run today, and how to book tickets. Rail travel has played a central role in opening Cornwall to visitors for more than a century. Two of the most recognisable named trains associated with journeys to the county are the Cornish… Read more Cornish Riviera Express & Sleeper Train Guide
Accommodation in the Cornish Riviera – Hotels, B&Bs, Cottages and Campsites
Discover highly rated places to stay on Cornwall’s south coast, including Falmouth, Fowey, St Mawes and Charlestown—hotels, B&Bs and campsites. The Cornish Riviera – broadly Cornwall’s south coast around Falmouth, the Roseland Peninsula, Fowey and St Austell Bay – offers one of the most varied accommodation landscapes in the county. Within a short distance you… Read more Accommodation in the Cornish Riviera – Hotels, B&Bs, Cottages and Campsites
Cornish Riviera vs North Cornwall Coast – Which Is Better for Your Holiday?
An independent comparison of the Cornish Riviera and North Cornwall coast, covering beaches, weather, crowds, swimming, scenery and who each area suits best. Choosing between the Cornish Riviera (Cornwall’s south coast) and the North Cornwall coast is one of the most common decisions visitors face when planning a trip. Both are unmistakably Cornish, but they… Read more Cornish Riviera vs North Cornwall Coast – Which Is Better for Your Holiday?
Best Beaches on the Cornish Riviera for Swimming
A practical guide to the best Cornish Riviera beaches for swimming, covering water conditions, The Cornish Riviera is one of the best parts of Cornwall for sea swimming. Facing the English Channel rather than the Atlantic, the south coast generally has calmer water, fewer strong currents, and more sheltered bays than north Cornwall. This independent… Read more Best Beaches on the Cornish Riviera for Swimming
Is the Cornish Riviera Expensive?
An honest breakdown of Cornish Riviera holiday costs, including accommodation, food, transport and when it’s cheapest to visit Cornwall’s south coast. The Cornish Riviera – Cornwall’s south coast around Falmouth, Fowey, the Roseland Peninsula and St Austell Bay – has a reputation for being expensive. In reality, costs vary widely depending on when you visit,… Read more Is the Cornish Riviera Expensive?
Car-Free Holidays on the Cornish Riviera – Is It Really Possible?
A practical guide to enjoying the Cornish Riviera without a car, covering trains, ferries, walkable bases and realistic limitations. A car-free holiday on the Cornish Riviera is not only possible, but for many visitors it is one of the most relaxing ways to experience Cornwall’s south coast. Thanks to rail connections, passenger ferries, compact harbour… Read more Car-Free Holidays on the Cornish Riviera – Is It Really Possible?
Best Time to Visit the Cornish Riviera
A practical month-by-month guide to the best time to visit the Cornish Riviera, covering weather, sea conditions, crowds and value on Cornwall’s south coast. The Cornish Riviera – Cornwall’s south coast around Falmouth, the Roseland Peninsula, Fowey and St Austell Bay – can be visited year-round, but the experience changes significantly depending on when you… Read more Best Time to Visit the Cornish Riviera