Falmouth Vacations: Things To See And Do When You Stay in Falmouth

The port and town of Falmouth, Cornwall sits on the River Fal and is located on Cornwall's south coast. Falmouth harbor 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 are lots of different things to see and do in the town itself and nearby.

The accommodation in Falmouth is many and varied. A number of the beautiful Georgian town houses found in it have been turned into friendly hotels and guest houses. Many of these have the most amazing views of one of the five beaches that it boasts. The first of these being next to the Pendennis Castle, followed by Castle Tunnel, Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and then Maenporth.

As well as the 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. If sunbathing isn't your scene, maybe you would prefer to visit the National Maritime Museum and explore our nautical history. The building that the museum is housed in was designed by M J Long and has only been open since February 2003.

The town's port is still in regular use as a cargo port where goods are brought onto the mainland. The port is also a popular stopping point with many cruise ship operators as well. Last year, the port was host to 64 cruise liners who stopped there 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, over the years because of its location and the surrounding area this town has been popular with film and television crews. During 1935, the actor Will Hay was to be found staying in the town whilst the comedy film "Windbag the Sailor" was being produced. Later, the town saw Sir John Mills star during the filming of Scott of the Antarctic. Additionally, the town has been used as a backdrop for the Disney film Treasure Island that was made in 1950.

If you're a fan of this era of movies you will soon be able to recognise some of the places in the town as you stroll around that featured in it. Tourists from the world over still come to visit and 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 a peaceful, gentle time then Falmouth vacations may be the ideal choice.

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