Carbis Bay St Ives Cornwall
Area and Activities near Carbis Bay Accommodation
Carbis Bay Self Catering Terms | Carbis Bay St Ives Links
St Ives, an old fishing village with narrow cobbled streets and granite cottages, boasts charm and culture with esoteric shops and art galleries. Culinary delights range from fabulous fish and chips on the sea front to fine dining at one of the many restaurants. There are even a couple of trendy bars. Visit the latest exhibitions at Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum Take a boat trip out to seal island or further afield with Elemental Boat Tours.
Looking for something more active? You can learn to surf or dive.
Surfboards can also be rented on the beach at Porthmeor, from Sunset Surf at Gwithian or from Sandsifter at Godrevy.
Birdwatching? The nearby Hayle Estuary is an RSPB reserve. A short hop on the scenic St Ives branch line to Lelant Station, offers a great vantage point for bird watchers to look for some of the rare species that have been sighted in the estuary
Here are some Carbis Bay St Ives photos aon the bbc website.
Getting to Carbis Bay is easy by train, and we are a short walk from the station. It includes an amazing train journey along the South Devon and Cornwall coasts, plus a short equally scenic hop on the St Ives branch line