Surfing holidays and music festivals in Cornwall

With some of the best waves in Europe, and gigs by the best bands and DJs in the world, Cornwall is the perfect destination for a holiday based around surfing or music.

Surfing holidays don’t get much better than here in Cornwall. Thanks to the Atlantic Ocean bashing away at the north coast, the county has some of the best waves in Europe. Surfers flock to Cornish beaches, including the famous Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay, and those with the prestigious Blue Flag – an internationally recognised eco-label for high environmental standards. There are also plenty of surf schools for absolute beginners wanting to learn a new skill.

World-renowned bands and DJs are attracted to Cornwall every year by its music festivals and gig venues. There are the famous Eden Sessions, which have been putting on the biggest rock and indie acts at the Eden Project since 2002; the Relentless Boardmasters event, which mixes extreme sports with famous bands and DJs; and venues such as Hall for Cornwall and Princess Pavilion.

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Cornwall surfing websites

Music festivals and venues in Cornwall

Music tent and people at Port Eliot Festival