Best Donuts in Porthtowan Beach

"You only need to consult a menu at any restaurant or cafe in town to know that St Ives Bakery produces the best sourdough this side of Greater London. Pop by to grab a loaf and leave with a couple of treats for the road as well. The pastel de natas and cronuts make for an indulgent start to the day, while there can be no more quintessentially Cornish lunch than a classic pasty – theirs are some of the best in the area."

"This glass-fronted bakery has a window stacked with giant, buttery-coloured meringues, but the shop’s flaky steak pasty is the real reason to pay it a visit. Peppery, juicy meat in a pocket of crumbly shortcrust pastry. If there is a better pasty in all of Cornwall, we’d like to see it."

"St Ives Bakery is where we usually buy our Cornish pasties from. The shop in is on the corner of Fore Street and The Digey, opposite Cath Kidston. Their pasties are always freshly baked, succulent and packed with flavour."

"Tolcarne Beach nestles in a beautiful crescent shaped bay set against a background of cliffs. The beach offers soft sand, easy swimming, fun family surfing, exciting rock pools to explore at low tide, sea fishing and the unique ‘Tolcarne wedge’ for boogie boarding. It is an ideal beach if you are looking for organised activities and beach hire with plenty of amenities."

"These new luxury apartments offer beautifully appointed 2-Bed and 3-Bed accommodation right on the beach. Each has a sea balcony and totally self-contained facilities for the perfect individual and family breaks. Discover the sun, sea, surf and luxury accommodation at Tolcarne Beach Village."

"After a beach walk or a quick surf at Watergate, this cafe is where everyone tends to head for a coffee, cake or something more filling. With its wood-lined interior and big picture windows, it's a lovely spot,... Modern British in Newquay"

"Pendennis Castle was built under orders of Henry VIII between 1540 and 1542 in preparation for an expected attack by France and the Holy Roman Empire in retaliation for the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, who happened to be the aunt of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. A smaller blockhouse constructed closer to the waters edge a few years earlier still remains today. The basic design was a circular keep with a gun platform surrounding it."

"Crantock Beach is a 15 minute drive from Newquay town centre and was voted Best British Beach in 2013 by the BBC!. Walk over the looming sand dune and marvel at the awe inspiring view on offer, the beautiful expanse of golden sand and glittering blue sea will wash all your stresses away and makes for a great seaside family day out!. Drop into the Fern Pit where you can order a cooked lobster that has been freshly caught that morning, and take a walk along the headland overlooking the bay too."

"A pretty special place, on the mouth of the river Gannel; surrounded by the Pentire headland on the north and the village of Crantock on the south, the beach is an ideal place for families. It’s a long deep sandy beach, great for exploring the caves and sand dunes with the kids. It’s also a pretty popular surfing wave, with the river creating good sandbanks that means there are often long rides to be had."

"Owned and cared for by the National Trust, this beach is a knock-out!. Backed by grassy sand dunes, the beach sits between the Pentire Headland and the Gannel Estuary – so there’s no shortage of gorgeous natural landscapes nearby. Crantock is dog-friendly year-round, and there’s plenty of space for your four-legged friend to explore when the tide goes out."

"Tolcarne Beach nestles in a beautiful crescent shaped bay set against a background of cliffs. The beach offers soft sand, easy swimming, fun family surfing, exciting rock pools to explore at low tide, sea fishing and the unique ‘Tolcarne wedge’ for boogie boarding. It is an ideal beach if you are looking for organised activities and beach hire with plenty of amenities."

"These new luxury apartments offer beautifully appointed 2-Bed and 3-Bed accommodation right on the beach. Each has a sea balcony and totally self-contained facilities for the perfect individual and family breaks. Discover the sun, sea, surf and luxury accommodation at Tolcarne Beach Village."

"After a beach walk or a quick surf at Watergate, this cafe is where everyone tends to head for a coffee, cake or something more filling. With its wood-lined interior and big picture windows, it's a lovely spot,... Modern British in Newquay"

"Set over three floors of exhibition space, Cornwall Contemporary features work with a local focus, by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Exhibitions change on a monthly basis, with regular artists including Neil Pinkett, Daphne McClure, Emma Dunbar and Ken Spooner."

"The Blue Bramble Gallery is found next to Olives cafe on the Island Square in Downalong, St Ives. It is a really quirky and interesting gallery featuring a really eclectic mix of local artists work."