1936 On the Continent

clear day are the Scilly Isles, the famous Longships Lighthouse and the Wolf Light.
    On the north side, eight miles from Penzance, is S T. I VES , once an extraordinarily picturesque little fishing village, but now suffering somewhat from “improvements.” Just as Newlyn has its artists’ colony, so has St. Ives, with studios, once net-lofts, surrounding the delightful little harbour. It also has a gallery in which the work of local artists is on exhibition. The coast scenery from here to Land’s End by way of Zennor and Sennen Cove is magnificent in the extreme.
Helston to the Lizard
    H ELSTON , famous for its yearly “furry dance,” is only thirteen miles from Penzance, and from it one reaches the Lizard, a truly magnificent piece of coast scenery. A little to the west of the Lizard is Kynance Cove, renowned for its serpentine rocks. Falmouth, twenty-six miles from Penzance, stands at the mouth of the Fal, with its lovely wooded slopes. An interesting old town, with Pendennis Castle, built by Henry VIII to guard the entrance of the harbour, it will well repay a visit. It has a wonderful harbour in which lies the famous
Cutty Sark
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    Whether N EWQUAY has a right to be included in “the Cornish Riviera” is a debatable point, as it lies on the north coast some thirty odd miles from Penzance. Of lateyears it has grown into popularity as a holiday resort. It originated somewhere about the seventeenth century, and is set amidst gorgeous scenery. One of the chief local attractions is Bedruthen Steps, beneath which on the sands stands the Queen Bess Rock that, viewed from a certain angle, looks like a statue of Queen Elizabeth.
Ilfracombe
    This well-known resort is situated on the coast of north Devon and was once a port of considerable note. The town itself is modern, in spite of many historic associations, and has grown with its increasing popularity. It is set amidst hills, and the surrounding country is extremely beautiful, as also is much of the coast scenery. It is, also, a very convenient centre for those who wish to explore this part of Devon with its picturesque villages.
    One of these is C OMBE M ARTIN , some five miles distant. In the opposite direction and also about five miles away, is the village of M ORTEHOE where visitors are shown the tomb of William de Tracy, one of the knights who slew a Becket at Canterbury. Some dispute that this is really his tomb, asserting it is that of a priest, but, however that may be, it is certain that the notorious de Tracy did live in this neighbourhood. Also within easy reach of Ilfracombe are such places as A PPLEDORE, B ARNSTAPLE and W ESTWARD Ho!
Aberystwyth
    Situated in Cardigan Bay, this is probably the oldest watering-place on the Welsh coast, besides being a university town and possessing the Welsh National Library. Near it is Devil’s Bridge—three bridges, really, all built at different periods—one of the most picturesque spots in all Wales. The bridges cross the Mynach with its steep and romantic falls amidst scenery which is probably not equalled anywhere else in the British Isles.
    There are many interesting Druidic remains in the vicinity of Aberystwyth, and traces of an ancient British camp are to be found on Pen Dinas, a hill about a mile distant.
Llandudno
    The popularity of this Welsh seaside resort is steadily increasing year by year, and is due in part to the beautifulscenery near at hand. It is set in a delightful bay—or rather, between two bays, for Llandudno Bay lies on one side and Cardigan Bay on the other. To the west of the bay, Great Orme’s Head rises, rugged and grand, to a height of 677 feet, and on the other side there is Little Orme’s Head, rising almost sheer out of the water. There is a fine promenade and also the Parade which extends practically the whole length of the bay, and a Marine Drive four miles long.
    Not only are the surroundings themselves very beautiful, there are any number of places close at hand which are well worth visiting. C ONWAY , with its famous castle, is only four miles away, while B ETTWS-Y- C OED is a bare nineteen miles and can easily be reached by coach or car. A visit should also be made to L LANDRILLO-YN -R HOS which possesses one of the oldest churches in Wales.
    C OLWYN B AY is only five miles to the west and is particularly noted for its delightful sands, and the fact that it enjoys a peculiarly sheltered position owing to the hills which protect it from easterly gales. R HYL , conveniently