Falmouth

Type: Town

Founded on its important port and superb location at the southern end of the Fal estuary, Falmouth has sandy golden beaches, spectacular scenery and exceptional sailing in the Carrick Roads. The town centre has many specialist art and antique shops, as well as a abundance of cafes, restaurants and hotels offering a selection of world wide and traditional Cornish cuisine.<br /><br />Falmouth's natural harbour is the third deepest in the world and regularly play host to major international sailing events. It provides a picturesque background to the busy main streets where unsurpassed views of Flushing, Falmouth Bay, St Mawes and beyond, can be glimpsed between the buildings or from walkways meandering through the town.<br /><br />Text © Carrick District Council