Cornwall is not England. It’s a world apart, lost in southwest Britain, where King Arthur is spoken of as a neighbor, and every sunset seems like the last on Earth. This is a land of cliffs, a turbulent ocean, ancient megaliths, and villages clinging to the cliffs.
Start in St. Ives—a picturesque fishing town with white houses, narrow streets, and contemporary art galleries. Sculptor Barbara Hepworth lived and worked here. Her house-museum is more than just an exhibition, it’s a portal to a world of creativity. And in the evening, take a stroll along Porthminster Beach, where the water is so clear it feels like the Caribbean.
Then head to Lizard Point—the southernmost point of England. Here, the ocean meets the continent without compromise. The wind is so strong that the trees grow horizontally. On the cliffs stands a lighthouse built in 1751. Beneath it lie mysterious underground tunnels, rumored to have been used by smugglers.
Visit Tintagel, the birthplace of King Arthur. The castle stands on a cliff, divided by a chasm. A glass bridge was recently built here, allowing you to walk over the abyss—where legend becomes reality. Even if you’re a skeptic, the atmosphere will make you a believer.
Don’t miss the Minack Theatre, an amphitheater hand-hewn from the cliff by a retired sailor in the 1930s. Every summer, Shakespeare is performed here. Imagine: you’re sitting on stone benches, the Atlantic behind you, The Tempest in front of you… This isn’t theater. It’s a ritual at the junction of land and ocean.
