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 The
granite Scilly
Islands are off the south west tip of England. The main islands for
visitors are St. Mary's and Tresco. The Scillies are reached either
by helicopter, ship or small plane from Penzance/Weymouth or France.
You could try diving the eastern isles with grey seals or go looking
for jewel anemones. Or look out for dolphins, porpoises and
basking sharks.
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| Emergency Tel: | 999 or 01752 209999 for the DDRC (Diving Diseases Research Centre) |
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The Islands: |
Bryher : Eastern Isles : Gugh : Samson : St. Agnes : St. Martin's : St. Mary's : Tean : Tresco : Western Rocks |
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Hell Bay gets it's name from the strong Atlantic storms crashing its side. The eastern side is calm and said to be safe for diving and snorkeling. |
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A tranquil island of flower farming and fishing with sandy coves and rugged granite outcrops. Bird watching is a favourite hobby due to migrating birds. |
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St. Martin's 
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The third largest island, narrow and about 2 miles long. The south coast is sheltered, the north is wild and rugged. |
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Picture: James Yueng http://scubadiving.8k.com |
At 2.5 x 1.75 miles this is the main island in the group and has a wide range of accommodation, restaurants, health centre, pharmacy, a library, banking facilities, a small museum, megalithic village and tombs, and pleasant walking. There is also windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, power boating, fishing, horse riding, tennis, cycling and 9 hole golf course. The capital is Hugh Town. |
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No diving details. Tresco is famous for the 12 acres of Tresco Abbey Gardens, started by Augustus Smith in 1834. They contain luxuriant exotic and subtropical plants. The island also has a sailing centre (no details), a shipwreck museum and long beaches of white sand on the south and eastern shorelines. The relics of Cromwell's Castle and King Charles' Castle are in the centre of the island. |
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For non-divers:
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The tourist season is March to October. The one comment everyone makes is how tranquil the islands are. Many people enjoy island hopping to see what each of the islands offer. Boats leave regularly in season. There is no crime on the Scillys.
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