Coastal Bliss: Your Simple 4-Day Cornwall Itinerary 🌊⛵

Cornwall isn’t just beaches and pasties (although, let’s be honest, those are reason enough). South Cornwall is packed with coastal drama, charming fishing villages, castles on islands and cliffside theatres that’ll make your jaw drop. This easy 4-day loop covers just 60 miles, but it’s bursting with “oh wow” moments. Let’s hit the road:

📍 St Ives – Artistic, beachy and oh-so-beautiful 🎨🏖️

Golden sands, turquoise waters and more art than you can shake a paintbrush at. Pop into Tate St Ives, stroll along Porthmeor Beach and finish the day with fish and chips by the harbour.

💡 Local tip: The light here is magic — photographers and painters go mad for it.

📍 Porthcurno & Minack Theatre – Like the Med, but Cornish 🌊🎭

Porthcurno’s beach is all soft white sand and clear blue sea. Just up the cliffs, you’ll find the Minack Theatre — an open-air stage carved into the rock with the ocean as its backdrop.

💡 Top tip: Even if there’s no show on, the views are 100% worth the visit.

📍 St Michael’s Mount & Marazion – Tidal island vibes 🏰🌊

A real-life fairytale castle on a rocky island. Cross the cobbled causeway at low tide or hop on a boat at high tide. Explore the gardens, climb the turrets, and channel your inner knight.

💡 Check the tide times — unless you fancy a paddle back.

📍 Falmouth & St Mawes – Harbours, history and coastal calm ⚓🛥️

Falmouth’s buzzing with waterfront cafés, maritime museums and indie shops. Hop across the water to St Mawes for a more peaceful pace and views you’ll want to bottle up.

💡 Grab a cream tea in St Mawes — and yes, it’s jam first down here.

🗺️ Route Length: Around 60 miles

🕓 Ideal Time: 4 days of chilled-out exploring

🎯 Why Go: Beaches, boats, theatre views, island castles and that unbeatable Cornish charm

🎒 Pack: Sunglasses, walking shoes, swimsuit, and your best appetite