The Cornish town of St. Ives is an outstanding holiday resort, known internationally as a place of great beauty and a centre for the arts. Picturesque St Ives has some of the best holiday beaches in Europe and is unrivalled for its idyllic combination of sand, sea and sunshine. The harbourside enclaves of narrow, cobbled lanes and flower-filled courtyards, all underpin the town's delightfull charm and beauty.

The traditional heart of St Ives is the harbour area, where working fishing boats still maintain the town's seagoing interests and where low tides reveal expanses of shining sand. On the superb surfing beach of Porthmeor you can enjoy the benefits of the clean golden sand and indulge in numerous watersports. To the south side of the town is Porthminster Beach, a wonderful family beach with a delightfull beachside cafe. Both beaches are regular award winners.

St Ives has an international reputation in the world of art and its artistic heritage is enshrined in the stunning St Ives Tate Gallery above Porthmeor Beach. There are numerous other galleries which add to the general quality and pleasure of the St Ives artistic experience, as does the town's September Festival, a two-week annual celebration of Arts and Music. The visual appeal of St Ives is enhanced by the town's famous floral displays, which regularly win a string of awards.
Add to this a range of excellent restaurants and cafes which cater for all tastes, traditional pubs, entertainment for all ages, and a lively and friendly atmosphere and St Ives becomes a sheer delight to visit.