12th January 2012 - by Sean Thompson
Holiday By The Sea: A Nautical Navigation Through the UK’s Greatest Seaside Properties
The notion of a holiday has not always been accessible to all. Before we had the luxury of
frequent planes, trains and automobiles, only the very richest could afford to go away. But during the Nineteenth
Century, the British seaside holiday emerged- and so Britain entered the age of leisurely pursuits. The Victorians
saw the advantages of a seaside holiday, promoting the health benefits of visiting the sea, as well as its easy
accessibility and cost effectiveness. Today, the seaside holiday is as popular as ever, and it has every reason to
be.
With a huge variety of beautiful beaches and coastal locations only a pebble’s throw away, we should really make
the most of our local scenery. The list is almost endless, but here are a few of the best hubs for finding coastal
locations in the UK;
Cornwall is a pretty obvious one, but it’s obvious for a reason. There is a certain charm about a Cornwall
coastline that you cannot find on the hot, crowded beach of a foreign resort. Whether you want sandy scenery or a
pebbled setting, you don’t have to travel too far around Cornwall to find a bit of both. Bedruthen Steps in North
Cornwall is breathtaking, with a dramatic descent on to the beach, whilst at Crackington Haven orTalland Bay you
can stroll along the smooth sand or explore the rock pools. Alternatively, Mousehole, Polperro and Looe are
examples of lovely port towns, where you can dangle your legs off the harbour whilst enjoying some fresh cod and
chips. For your next holiday, think about staying in a Cornwall cottage!
Wales, unlike Cornwall, may not be the first place you think of in terms of beautiful sunny UK beaches, but its
coastal scenery provides some fierce competition for the West Country. The Gower Peninsula is particularly
stunning. Only a short distance from Cardiff by car, you can reach expansive stretches of pure, untainted beach. A
holiday in Wales is great for a coastal adventure.
The beaches of Devon are very similar to those in Cornwall, but no less mentionable. Devon’s beaches represent the
true nature of the British coast. Rugged, rustic and dramatic, beaches like Croyde Bay and Mouthwell Sands are
worth visiting, whilst Mill Bay and Thurlestone are beautiful sandy beaches; all providing a perfect location to
enjoy the air, and a traditional British sea view. A coastal holiday in Devon is a great way to escape the
humdrum.
Like Wales, Scotland is probably not your first port of call for a nautical adventure, but it does have some
beautiful coastal scenery. From Luskentyre Beach to the coastline of St. Andrews, Scottish coastal locations
display a less conventional, more romantic notion of the seaside holiday. The crisp, clear water is a beautiful
sight, and the absence of beach huts or sky high temperatures should not put you off, but a holiday in Scotland
should instead provide an interesting alternative to a UK holiday.
Last but by no means least in this short list of examples is Brighton. Brighton arguably represents the true nature
of a British seaside holiday. Long pebbled beach, funfair, pier, and ice-cream, all get a big ‘check’. Whilst the
above can offer some peaceful serenity and beautiful views, it is important to remember that the British beach
environment can also provide its entertainments, and these are not in short supply on a seaside holiday to
Brighton.
In general, the UK seaside holiday market has a lot to offer, and this is something that should be remembered next
time you’re looking for either a short break or a longer getaway. The British sea view is right outside our
windows; why not enjoy it?
Source: http://articlesabroad.com
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