Pictures of Marazion
in the county of Cornwall
About Marazion
In the very early morning under the expansive skies of Marazion, golden sandy beaches stretch to the horizon and enthralling birdsong provides the only sound track. Walk the lonely beach and one feels immediately calm and at peace with the world. It is a different world to the latter part of the day when the beach is full of sun worshippers and the sea crammed with surfers.
The picturesque village of Marazion with its quaint cottages, shops and pubs, is in a sublime position on the west Cornwall peninsula and from here, depending upon the tide, it is possible to walk across the sands to St. Michaels Mount. The granite island, topped by the 14th-century fairy tale castle rises majesically 300ft above the sea. It is said the Romans shipped tin from here when the island was called Ictis, it is known that the Benedictine Order built a priory on the summit in the year 1135.
At a later date the island was fortified, and a new church with a tower was built in the 14th-century. In 1679, this special place became the island home of the St.Aubyn family but in recent years St.Michaels Mount passed into the hands of the national trust for the benefit of the nation.
Marazion is well worth a visit and not just for the grandeur that is St.Michaels Mount. There is safe swimming from the gently shelving sandy beaches, splendid sailing and windsurfing and stunning walks along the twisting coastal path. Walk this way in the late evening as the moon rises and you will be rewarded with a splendid vision of St.Michaels Mount, set like a jewel within a silver sea.
This is a famous tourist area and there are plenty of attractions which include; An RSPB site, the beautiful Trengwainton gardens owned by the national trust and there are several ancient monuments in the surrounding countryside.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Marazion
| St Michaels Mount | (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) | Pictures |
| River Valley Country Park | (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Prussia Cove | (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Chysauster Ancient Village | (4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Rinsey Head | (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Poldown Caravan & Country Park | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Lanyon Quoit | (6.1 miles, 9.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Men-an-Tol | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Tregiffian Burial Chamber | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Tater Du Lighthouse | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Chun Castle | (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Chun Quoit | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Godrevy Lighthouse | (8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Flambards Village | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Pendeen Lighthouse | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in MarazionAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Marazion
Penzance, in the county of Cornwall (3.3 miles, 5.2 km, direction W)
A jolly town with a year round holiday atmosphere, where everyone is made to feel welcome.
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Lelant, in the county of Cornwall (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction N)
The estuary on which the pretty holiday resort of Lelant stands is a paradise for bird watchers, it is also an old village with a long maritime history.
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Praa Sands, in the county of Cornwall (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SE)
Magnificent gorse covered acres form a superb back drop to a seemingly endless stretch of golden sands which continues to draw countless visitors to Praa Sands.
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Mousehole, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction SW)
This delightful coastal village, with its wealth of history, lovely old harbour and beautiful headland walks, makes an interesting base for exploring the superb scenery of Mount's Bay and Land's End.
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Madron, in the county of Cornwall (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction W)
The beautiful church dedicated to St.Maddern is the focal point of the village. Interestingly, it was once the village church...
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Hayle, in the county of Cornwall (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NE)
Three miles of golden sands backed by impressive sand dunes have made Hayle a perfect summer place for families to enjoy a holiday. It is an old town, made prosperous in the 18th-century when John Harvey opened his tin, copper and foundry business
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Carbis Bay, in the county of Cornwall (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction N)
Carbis, is a deeply curving, sheltered bay of soft golden sand that makes it a haven for sea-bathing.
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St Ives, in the county of Cornwall (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction N)
There is a magical quality surrounding the whole of the Cornish coast of which St.Ives is a small but special part.
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Zennor, in the county of Cornwall (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction NW)
This hauntingly beautiful village stands starkly above cliifs that in parts are over 300ft above the sea.
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Porthleven, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SE)
Porthleven has two picturesque harbours - the inner harbour is lined with dazzling white cottages, with the walls of the outer harbour giving shelter from the often tumultuous seas.
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Gwithian, in the county of Cornwall (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction NE)
Gwithian has a beautiful white sandy beach with frothy Atlantic rollers which act as a magnet for surfers, for this is one of...
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Godrevy, in the county of Cornwall (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction N)
This hauntingly beautiful spot was initially made famous by centuries of shipwreck caused by perilous rocks scattered around its coast.
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Pendeen, in the county of Cornwall (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction W)
In this fascinating area of old Cornish Tin Mines, Pendeen Lighthouse, built in 1900 to guide shipping off the coast between Cape Cornwall and Gunard's Head, makes a striking feature.
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Trewellard, in the county of Cornwall (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction W)
Looking at the quiet beauty of wave lashed Botallack Head you can see all that remains of one of the most successful of all Cornwall's mines.
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St Just, in the county of Cornwall (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction W)
Attractive town dominated by its historic parish church, superb town clock and the handsome building of the Wellington Hotel overlooking the market square.
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Penzance Station | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction W) |
| St. Erth Station | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (30.0 miles, 48.3 km, direction NE) |
| St. Mary's Airport | (39.3 miles, 63.3 km, direction W) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (94.4 miles, 151.9 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (97.4 miles, 156.7 km, direction NE) |
| Marazion to London | (252.6 miles, 406.4 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Marazion
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Marazion center |
| Hotel Penzance | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction W) |
| Blue Seas Hotel | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction W) |
| Camilla House | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction W) |
| Tarbert Hotel | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction W) |
| Carbis Bay Hotel | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N) |
| Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel | (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction E) |
| Park Grove Hotel | (17.4 miles, 27.9 km, direction E) |
| The Green Lawns Hotel | (17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction E) |
| Hawthorne Dene Hotel | (17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction E) |
| Best Western Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Centre | (17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Marazion |
