Small British island called ‘Britain’s Secret Paradise’ with Caribbean-like waters and white sandy beaches

A beautifully beautiful island off the coast of Cornwall is described as ‘Britain’s Secret Paradise’.

Saint Mary’s, just under 6.5 km2/2.5 m² island, on the islands of Scilly, has such beautiful beaches that it can be easily seen for the Caribbean.

Despite it is the size, St Mary’s is actually the largest of Cornwall’s Isles of Scilly and has a population of 1,800.

Visit Isles of Scilly says: “The coastline has large pieces of deserted white sandy beaches, dramatic rocky bays, beautiful seascaps, great archaeological locations, beautiful walks and landscapes along kilometers of coastal and land paths and nature paths.”

Porthcressa is one of the most spectacular beaches on the island and is close to St Mary’s Main Town, Hugh Town.

Porthmellon Beach has a short walk from the city center and has a beautiful view of the nearby island of Tresco.

Although the beaches of the islands do not enjoy Caribbean weather, the islands of Scilly generally get better weather than the rest of the UK.

This is due to their remote location and the impact of the Gulf Stream on the weather of the island.

Saint Mary’s, just under 6.5 km2/2.5 m² island, on the islands of Scilly, has such beautiful beaches that it can be easy for the Caribbean area

Porthcressa is one of the most spectacular beaches on the island and is close to St Mary’s Main Town, Hugh Town

Despite it is the size, St Mary’s is actually the largest of Cornwall’s Isles of Scilly and has a population of 1,800

And nature lovers will find enough to occupy their time in St Mary’s. Tourists can hire a kayak to explore the coastline and will have a good chance of spotting seals.

It is also possible to see rare birds, including Puffins, of the island.

Although St Mary’s is hardly a destination that is famous for its nightlife, the island does have a quirky bar that is definitely worth a visit.

The Dungeon Bar in the Star Castle Hotel, once held some of the most notorious prisoners in the country.

Prisoners who were held there in the 1600s were Dr. Bastwick, an English Puritein, who even removed his ears for his controversial sermons.

Nowadays, the Dungeon Bar is fortunately just a relaxing place to enjoy a local beer or a cocktail.

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