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Falmouth is one of the foremost holiday destinations in the
UK offering everything from superb, clean beaches to sailing,
cliff walking and a bustling town centre with a wide range
of shops and restaurants. There are boat trips available taking
you out into the bay or up the beautiful Fal Estuary to the
county town of Truro. You can also take the passenger ferry
over to St Mawes on the lovely Roseland Peninsula. Falmouth
has a long maritime tradition dating back to the days of the
tea clippers and there are regular marine events staged throughout
the season ranging from gig and yacht racing to races between
the local gaff rigged working boats. Numerous epic voyages
have started and finished in Falmouth.
Ellen McArthur landed at the end of her record breaking round
the world trip in Falmouth. As a result of this long tradition,
Falmouth has a branch of the National Martime Museum located
by the harbour. This is a truly excellent facility with a
wide range of exhibits together with cafe, shop and observation
tower overlooking the town and harbour.
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