Falmouth is a picturesque and very beautiful holiday resort. The
winding streets and holiday atmosphere with its pleasant natural
harbour and sandy beaches nearby certainly make this one of the premier
Cornish places to stay and visit.
Pendennis Castle has stood over Falmouth for some 450 years. This
castle was part of the fortifications set up by Henry VIII. In the
English Civil War in 1646 the castle came under siege and held out for
6 months before surrendering to the Parlementarians. The veiws from the
castle are magnificent. Old gun placements can also be seen and there
is a walkway around the castle. 
Falmouth still
continues to have a busy harbour and boats and ferries can be taken
across the estuary. Yachts are also chartered from here. Fishing also
still takes place and Falmouth has a large dry dock which handles
tankers and other vessels. 
There are some good
beaches to be found in Falmouth. The town is a great all rounder and
popular with families. Plenty of things to do and see and with an
excellent array of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. Considering the
town was established by the Killigrew family who were pirates and
smugglers, it has certainly developed into a thriving and bustling
community, effectively engaging tourism, whilst continuing to support
its traditional industries.
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