🇬🇧 Britain's Own Santorini: The Dreamy Coastal Escape of St Mawes!
📍 St Mawes, Cornwall This picturesque fishing village on Cornwall's Roseland Peninsula dazzles with whitewashed cottages tumbling down to turquoise waters - no passport required for these Mediterranean vibes! 🚗 Getting There ✔️ Drive from London: ~5hrs via M4/A30 (stop at Truro for Cornish pasties!) ✔️ Ferry Magic: 20-min scenic ride from Falmouth (waves + dolphins if you're lucky!) 🌟 Must-Do Activities 🏰 St Mawes Castle Henry VIII's coastal fortress with: ✔️ 360° harbor views ✔️ Tudor-era artillery displays ✔️ Secret clifftop picnic spots ⛵ Sailing Adventures Charter a boat from the St Mawes Sailing Club or try: ✔️ Kayaking in Percuil River ✔️ Paddleboarding at Polvarth Beach 🚶 Coastal Walks Follow the South West Coast Path to: ✔️ St Anthony's Head (lighthouse views) ✔️ Porthcurnick Beach (hidden cove) 🍴 Local Flavors ✔️ The Idle Rocks – Michelin-starred seafood ✔️ St Mawes Bakery – Best saffron buns in Cornwall ✔️ The Rising Sun – Waterside pub with killer crab sandwiches 💡 Why It's Special ✔️ Warmer microclimate (palm trees grow here!) ✔️ That "time stood still" fishing village charm ✔️ Far less crowded than other Cornish hotspots 🏡 Stay Like Royalty Book a whitewashed cottage with sea views or splurge at the Tresanton Hotel (owned by a fashion designer!). #Cornwall #StMawes #BritishSeaside #CoastalEscape #LondonEscapes #SailingLife #HiddenCornwall #TravelUK #VillageVibes #NoPassportNeeded