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St Ives in Cornwall named as Britain's best seaside view
St Ives took the honour thanks to its "gorgeous surrounding bays" among other features.
This prize was determined from a collaboration between holiday park company Haven and
It quizzed 2,000 Brits on what their favourite seaside view was, and St Ives as a whole ended up with the most votes.
St Ives wasn't the only Cornwall spot featured, as Padstow was close behind in 3rd, and Hayle was in 16th place.
As reported by Time Out, there are plenty of "postcard worthy panoramas" to be enjoyed from the town.
They wrote: "You can soak up sea views from almost anywhere in the Cornish town, but you'll find the it's best vantage points on its gorgeous surrounding bays.
"There's Porthmeor Beach, a favourite among local surfers, Porthminster Beach which offers views towards Godrevy Lighthouse, and Porthgwidden Beach, a smaller cove facing the English Channel."
Why is St Ives worth visiting?
St Ives is more than just its pretty views, as Time Out recommended places like "the Tate gallery's western outpost" and the Porthminster Gallery.
Visit Cornwall shares similar sentiments, highlighting it as the home of "some of the finest art galleries in the UK".
It adds: "St Ives is also renowned for its famous quality of light, which has drawn artists to the area for over a century.
"Despite its size, the town boasts world-class art galleries, including the Tate St Ives, set against a stunning coastal backdrop.
"Alongside its artistic heritage, St Ives is home to an excellent food scene, highlighted by the annual St Ives Food Festival."
The town as a whole is described as "the dazzling jewel in Cornwall's crown" according to its tourism website.
It adds: "A picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town with a quartet of golden beaches.
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"Voted best family holiday destination by Coast magazine and one of TripAdvisor's top 10 European beaches.
"Wander through the maze of narrow cobbled streets, independent shops and fisherman's cottages in the heart of St Ives.
"With accommodation ranging from top hotels, bed & breakfast, self-catering cottages or apartments, come and sample some of the tastiest award-winning restaurants, cafes and bars in the Southwest."
