St Martin’s in the Scillies boasts the whitest sands, quietest beaches and perfect ratio of woodland-to-beach
(Picture: Shutterstock / Stephen Rees)The chaos of last week’s half-term airport debacle may have left some travellers fearful of flying again for a long time. If you were among them, or are simply wanting to stay closer to home this summer, then I’ve got just the hidden gem for you.
Cornwall saw an even bigger influx in tourism than usual during the pandemic, as people opted for staycations over a week in the Med due to travel restrictions and descended on its gorgeous beaches and holiday hotspots. Popular places like St Ives and Newquay were left rampant with ‘emmets’ — the Cornish word for ants, and label for tourists — much to the locals’ dismay.
