"There are few places in the United Kingdom more synonymous with magic and folklore than Cornwall, a land where mischievous pixies lead travelers astray, wild beasts roam the moorland, and glittering mermaids entice sailors to their doom. Cast away from the rest of the world on the country's south-westerly finger, Cornwall can feel as though it's on another planet entirely."
"Cornwall can feel as though it's on another planet entirely. Indeed, many have tried to illustrate the spellbinding power of the county through the ages, whether through the Gothic tales of Daphne du Maurier or the rugged romanticism of . However the true magic of Cornwall reveals itself slowly and in layers. Peel them back to uncover the hidden corners, wind-lashed headlands and off-kilter harbor towns."
Cornwall blends rich folklore with varied coastal landscapes and a unique atmospheric light. Local legends include mischievous pixies, roaming wild beasts, and glittering mermaids. The north coast features dramatic cliffs, big swells, and remnants of tin mining. The south coast offers postcard-perfect fishing villages, sheltered white-sand beaches, calmer waves, and azure waters. West Cornwall contains epic landmarks and thriving creative communities prized by artists. The landscape feels otherworldly on Britain’s south-westerly finger, rewarding visitors who explore hidden corners, wind-lashed headlands, and off-kilter harbor towns.
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