A fifteen mile walk from St. Ives to Penzance is one of the most rewarding experiences that you can have. In the midst you will encounter some steep treks, and might run out of steam. Booking a hotel room, halfway through the journey, for a couple of days will make your travel much more vigorous and stress free. Beyond the exotic views that the place offers, the ancient castles in St. Ives provide a taste of its rich history. The ocean bifurcates into two beaches, which makes it an unusual experience for surfers. You are in two beaches simultaneously and getting two aspects of the same ocean.
In 2007 the Guardian newspaper named St Ives as the best seaside town in Britain. Since its official inception in the year 1639, the town has been commercially dependent on the fishing industry. However, the gradual decline of the industry instigated a move away from its traditional marine culture towards a much more business minded one. Today, the place is driven forward by an enthusiastic holiday resort market.
Exciting walks through cliff tops, surfing at the Porthmeor beach and various cultural programs in and around the town are some of the offerings that St Ives will offer you. But this is what every other town or travel destination in the world offers you. What makes St Ives special is the way in which all these are blended together. The town offers its emerging new artistic talents, a place along with its ancient masters. There are several art galleries that promote modern Cornish art. The Sculpture Garden, the Barbara Hepworth museum and the Tate Gallery are all monuments for this.
In addition to its artistic splendor, St. Ives also offers its guest, unique culinary and accommodation facilities. The old St Ives life boat holds two important cafes, The Alba and the Porthmeor. While Alba is a restaurant, Porthmeor is a café. The shops here are a mix of modern and traditional sensibilities. Unique ice-cream shops and the exquisite fish and chip eateries are some of the delights waiting for you at St Ives restaurants.
St. Ives being a holiday resort destination, it comes as no surprise that the place offers some of the best accommodation facilities in Britain. Rooms are available in different size and their prizes vary. It should not be difficult to find a restaurant, hotel or a drive-in that satisfies your needs. Some of them provide luxury accommodation and self-catering services. Around the southern corner of the Carbis Bay, you could find some modern, specially designed apartments.