| The Isles of Scilly are Cornwall's subtropical paradise. | | | | too: how about a round at the Isles of Scilly Golf Club |
| Though every island is worth visiting, St Mary's is the | | | | on St Mary's, with its magnificent views and 104 year |
| Scilly Isles gateway for most people. | | | | history. |
| St Mary's, the Isles of Scilly gateway | | | | Fishing fans and divers will adore the crystal clear |
| St Mary's is the biggest, most populous island in the | | | | waters (and many of the Scilly Isles' wrecks) off St |
| Scilly Isles (more correctly, 'the Isles of Scilly'), and the | | | | Marys. And if you fancy less activity, St Mary's will |
| location of many of the isles' banks, shops, hotels and | | | | delight you with some of Scilly Isles' most interesting |
| accommodations, as well as St Mary's Airport. It's a | | | | historic monuments: ranging from the megalithic Bant's |
| delightful starting point for a relaxing sojourn | | | | Carn village to sixteenth century civil war fortifications |
| Getting around St Mary's | | | | and the historic Star Castle (built in 1593). |
| Despite its remoteness, St Mary's offers a variety of | | | | And with the Scilly Isles' renowned light and scenery, St |
| transport including an efficient community bus, | | | | Mary's (as for the whole Isles of Scilly) makes a great |
| open-topped bus tours (with commentary) and rides in | | | | place to sketch - or just to visit local artists and |
| one of St Mary's vintage cars! Alternatively, why not | | | | potters' studios. |
| work off last night's delicious seafood on a rented bike, | | | | Walking our largest island |
| on horseback or on foot. | | | | For many St Marys is best explored by walking its |
| So much to do on St Mary's | | | | coastal paths and numerous cross-island trails. Typical |
| As a microcosm of Scilly Isles beach life, St Mary's | | | | of the Scilly Isles, St.Mary's offers huge contrasts |
| offers three superb beaches at Pelistry, Porthcreassa | | | | including woodland, marshland, dazzling white beaches, |
| and Town Beach. Windsurfers, kayakers and sailors | | | | heathland, and rolling dunes. Whenever your visit (don't |
| too will love the plentiful wind. But don't worry if you | | | | miss St Mary's during Walk Scilly week, 23rd to 29th |
| haven't brought equipment - just hire it from St Mary's | | | | March 2009), there's a surprise over every |
| Sailing Centre on Porthmellon Beach. There's great golf | | | | marram-covered dune. |