1 LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Valentine’s Day and hints of a forthcoming spring are enough to put you in the mood for love. For me, the sights, sounds and smells of the sea have always made my heart skip a beat.
Find somewhere to be with the one you love on Valentine’s Day (or any other day for that matter) that gives you a view of the water and a chance to escape from day to day stresses.
Here are some favourites to put you in the mood:
Medieval Tintagel Castle (pictured) in Cornwall oozes romance – it is linked to the legend of King Arthur, and has breathtaking views with dramatic rocks that offer sheer drops with waves crashing on the shore below.
englishheritage.org.uk/visit/places/tintagel-castle/
Also in Cornwall is St Ives – home to many artists over the years attracted by pure, clean waters, blue skies and sandy beaches.
The Gower Peninsula in Wales holds a special place in my heart (and reader, I married him). Unspoilt with panoramic views of the sea and a haven for wildlife.
In Northern Ireland, an ancient volcanic eruption created the atmospheric Giant’s Causeway which is steeped in legend. You can see a similar landscape with the iconic basalt columns at Fingal’s Cave on the Hebridean island of Staffa.
In Edinburgh, Victorian resort Portobello has a beach with two miles of golden sand
