Things to see and do Lizard

The adorable, tiny harbor of Mullion Cove is very picturesque, with its breakwater nestling between the cliffs and its imposing rocks jutting out of the water. We particularly like the colorful fishing boats. The place feels like the end of the world, yet the boats are freshly repainted and still in use, just as they have been since the port was founded in 1893. The wheel used to hoist the boats by hand can still be seen on its circular gravel site. The port used to specialize in sardines.

To the north of the peninsula, valleys, a riverside bordered by oaks, hamlets, small coves contrast with those of the rest of the peninsula. It's also here that we discover Frenchman's creek, made famous by the writer Daphne Du Maurier.

Kynance Cove is a superb little wild cove, set at the bottom of the cliffs and very typical of Cornwall. In summer, the water is so turquoise that you might think you are on the other side of the world and here you will see beautiful examples of serpentine rock: a dark green, veined or spotted rock. A small paying car park precedes the site which is accessible by a path. Walking here is very pleasant, above the sea and facing the horizon. You can also go down to the small beach. The sunsets there are magnificent.

Lizard Point is the most southerly point in Britain, making it a must-see in Cornwall. It gives the impression of having arrived at the end of the world. The cliffs aren't the highest in the region, but there's a certain charm about it, not least thanks to its ^18th-century lighthouse. It's on this ocean-defying piece of land that the Atlantic crossing record attempts are judged, starting from New York. Don't forget your binoculars for seal and cormorant watching on the way!