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Photos show what it's like to visit Cornwall, where you'll find the UK's most beautiful beaches, historic castles - and this week, world leaders
Photos show what it's like to visit Cornwall, where you'll find the UK's most beautiful beaches, historic castles - and this week, world leaders
Monica HumphriesJun 12, 2021, 02:52 IST
Towan Beach is at the heart of Newquay, one of the liveliest towns in Cornwall.Manfred Gottschalk/Getty Images
Cornwall, a county in southwest England, is hosting 2021's G7 summit with leaders like President Biden and UK Prime Minister Johnson.
Most of the conference will be spent in Carbis Bay and St Ives, two of Cornwall's small villages.
From beaches to fairy-tale castles, there's a lot to see in Cornwall - but note that the UK still has travel restrictions and quarantine requirements in place.
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The idyllic seaside county of Cornwall in southwest England is welcoming world leaders for this year's G7 summit.
Cape Cornwall in the UK.
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As some of the world's top leaders meet in Cornwall, the county is in the global spotlight. But locals have had a mixed reaction to the attention.
The 2021 G7 family photo in Cornwall, England.
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The picturesque county is enticing even without famous leaders. Take a look at what it's like to visit the typically tranquil destination.
Port Isaac Harbor in the county of Cornwall.
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Cornwall has over 300 beaches across its 422 miles of shoreline. Some of the most popular beaches include St Ives Bay and Carbis Bay Beach.
St Ives in Cornwall is one of the most beautiful parts of the UK.
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Currently, Carbis Bay is closed to tourists since most of the G7 summit is being held in the village.
The beach in front of the five-star Carbis Bay Hotel is the main venue for the G7 summit.
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Near Carbis Bay, you'll find the town of St Ives, one of the county's most popular destinations.
St Ives in Cornwall, UK.
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Cornwall is also known for its castles and historic landmarks, like the Pendennis Castle and the Minack Theatre.
The Bidens and other G7 world leaders are residing in an 18th-century castle for the summit.
An aerial view of Tregenna Castle Resort, where President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are residing during the G7 summit.
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From history to nature, Cornwall has it all.
A beach in Porthcothan, a coastal village between Newquay and Padstow in Cornwall, England.
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