Shipwreck on Holywell Beach
The shipwreck visible at low tide on Holywell beach is generally thought to be the remains of the SS. Francia, a 700 ton steam-powered Argentinean coaster. It was wrecked in 1917 shortly after setting out from Newquay with a cargo of coal. However, some reports state that the Francia sank 4 miles offshore, so exactly what happened is a bit of a mystery.
On walks
- Holywell to Crantock (4.9 mile walk)
- Holywell Bay to Newquay (via bus) (6.9 mile walk)
- Holywell to Polly Joke (3.9 mile walk)
- Holywell to St Piran's Oratory (7.4 mile walk)