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Seven Bays for Seven Days

Padstow is on the mouth of the Camel Estuary is a small, picturesque fishing port with a tidal harbour, where tourists can relax on the quayside and watch the towns busy waterside activity. This region of North Cornwall is known its natural beauty - its rugged coastline, quiet coves and fabulous walks - all combining to make it a must-visit.

Padstow harbor is surrounded by a busy collection of narrow streets - lined with gift shops, cafes, galleries and novelty shops.

The town has become a gastronomic Mecca, with people traveling many miles to experience the quality of the restaurants based in the town and the surrounding area - particularly restaurants of celebrity chefs including Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth.

Padstow's location on the Camel Estuary, is directly across the river from Rock and Daymer Bay - Both with excellent family beaches that can be accessed by the regular passenger ferry service that runs from Padstow across to Rock.

Padstow and the Camel Estuary are well known for the quality of the local beaches. The area including Trevone, Harlyn and Constantine bay - offers no less than 7 bays each with its own sandy beach - literally 7 Bays for 7 Days.

The town is the Start and End point for the Camel Cycle Trail, with cycles and bikes being on hire at the quayside, allowing the tourist to explore the trail down to Wadebridge and for the more adventurous, onto the slopes of Bodmin moor beyond.

Padstow text ©mfrost 03 March 2014