Lizard Peninsula trip planner

Surrounded by the perilous sea, Lizard Peninsula is an area of outstanding natural beauty where history lives on in tiny fishing hamlets packed with thatched cottages that haven't changed much over the centuries. Tall stacks of black volcanic rock protect picturesque coves from the Atlantic gusts, while warm climate and rare geology create a heaven for subtropical plants and flowers. A sleepy little town with cozy cafes and traditional pubs, Helston makes a good base on a Lizard Peninsula tour. The friendly fishing village of Mullion is worth a stop--if only for supplies--on the way to uninhabited Mullion Island, home to large colonies of seabirds. Lizard Peninsula tourism thrives on a combination of wildly beautiful scenery, crisp, unpolluted air, maritime history, and tasty cooking based on freshly caught seafood. Add Lizard Peninsula and other United Kingdom destinations to your travel plans using our United Kingdom planning site.