Newquay was originally a fishing port of Towan Bilstra before the new quay was built in the fifteenth century. Among other things the quay was used for the import and export of mined ore and coal and for many years the main industry was fishing for pilchards and salting. Although pilchard fishing died out years ago this fishing town still has a working harbour, although it’s hard against the big swells of the Atlantic, they still manage to get out when the weather is good.
Porthallow Beach is located in West Cornwall, situated in the east side of the Lizard Peninsula. Porthallow was once a busy fishing village thriving life and full of fishing boats on the pebble beach. The pub which overlooks the beach is named the “Five Pilchards”. Today there are still a few working boats left here, and you will often see them pulled up on the beach, as it doubles as the harbour.
Bude natural pool is located in North Cornwall situated in Bude town. This popular seaside town attracts many of Cornwalls visitors being one of the most loved towns in Cornwall.
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