The full guide
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Up until the mid 19th Century Tintagel was known as Trevena. Tintagel and Tintagel Castle are associated with the legends of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table and is a very popular tourist place with people visiting from all over the world.
Trebarwith Strand
Trebarwith Strand is a couple of miles south of Tintagel. It has a large sandy beach which is over ¾ kilometre long. The beach is interspersed with large areas of rock and is surrounded by impressive cliffs containing caves.
Surfing is popular at Trebarwith Strand.
Sea Fishing in the Tintagel area
Around this area you can catch conger if fishing at night. During the daytime you should be able to catch decent sized pollack, mackerel, flat fish and dogfish.
Common questions
- Where is Tintagel?
- Tintagel is a village on the Atlantic coast of North Cornwall, set among dramatic cliffs roughly between the towns of Padstow and Bude.
- What is Tintagel known for?
- Tintagel is famous for Tintagel Castle and its strong association with the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, making it one of Cornwall's most visited destinations.
- Was Tintagel always called Tintagel?
- No. Until the mid-19th century the settlement was known as Trevena; the name Tintagel, long linked to the castle and headland, came into wider use later.
- What is there to do in Tintagel?
- Visitors come to explore the legendary castle and headland and walk the spectacular coastline. Nearby Trebarwith Strand, a couple of miles south, has a long sandy beach popular for surfing.
- Is Tintagel worth visiting?
- Yes. With its Arthurian legend, dramatic clifftop castle and rugged Atlantic scenery, Tintagel is one of the most atmospheric places to visit on Cornwall's north coast.
