My Travelog

The town of Falmouth in Cornwall is found on the River Fal and can be found on the southern coast of Cornwall. The actual harbour in the town is the third deepest natural harbor in the whole world and it’s the deepest natural harbor in Western Europe. If you’re thinking about a vacation in Falmouth, there is plenty for one to do and see not just in the town but the surrounding area as well.

When it comes to finding accommodation in Falmouth, you have plenty to choose from. A number of the beautiful Georgian town houses located in it have been converted either into hotels or into guesthouses. Quite a lot of these establishments boast tremendous views of one of Falmouth’s 5 beaches. The first of these being next to the Pendennis Castle, then you have Castle Tunnel, Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and finally Maenporth.

As well as Falmouth’s beaches where you can lay back and soak up the summer sun as this part of the UK gets more sunshine than many other parts. You can if you want learn more about this part of England’s maritime history through a visit to the National Maritime Museum. The building that the museum is housed in was designed by M J Long and has only been open since February 2003.

Along with the port still fully functioning as a cargo one where goods are brought onto the mainland. The port is also a popular stopping point with many cruise ship operators as well. In 2007, the port was expecting 64 cruise ships to actually stop in at Falmouth port as one of their ports of call. The port still forms a major part of the town as it is still a major contributor towards the town’s economy.

However, because of both its location, favorable weather and easy access to the rest of Cornwall, the town is also popular as film and TV makers. During 1935, the actor Will Hay was to be found staying in the town whilst he took part in the filming of “Windbag the Sailor”. Then in 1948, it was used as a backdrop for some of the scenes featuring Sir John Mills when Scott of the Antarctic was being filmed. In addition, the town has been used as a backdrop for the Disney film Treasure Island that was made in 1950.

Certainly, if you are old enough or if you have seen these films you will soon be able to recognise some of the places in the town as you stroll around that formed the backdrop to some of the scenes. Although this is a very popular place with tourists from around the world the town has done it’s best to keep modern developments away and retain its original character.

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay that will offer you peace and tranquillity then a vacation in Falmouth will be your ideal choice.

You can find a Falmouth hotel or guest house here.