Marazion

Marazion holds the prestigious title of the oldest town in Cornwall, situated on the shores of Mount’s Bay with a history that stretches back to its days as a major ancient trading port.

The town is most famous as the gateway to St Michael’s Mount, the iconic tidal island crowned by a medieval castle and priory that is connected to the mainland by a historic granite causeway. Historically, Marazion was a significant center for the tin trade and a major pilgrimage site, drawing travelers from across Europe to witness the Benedictine monastery.

Today, the town is a designated National Landscape and a thriving artistic community, with its narrow streets lined with independent galleries, potteries, and charming stone cottages. Visitors can enjoy the expansive, safe sands of Marazion Beach, which offers world-class conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing, or explore the Marazion Marsh RSPB reserve, a vital habitat for rare migratory birds. Whether walking the cobblestones at low tide or watching the sunset over the Atlantic,

Marazion remains one of the most atmospheric and enduring destinations in the West Country.

Marazion Guides

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