I hate to do this, because it's too nice to publicise, but the Gower Peninsula is beautiful.
Just west of Swansea, Wales;
www.enjoygower.com
I agree, I had a surfing lesson there last summer with www.gowersurfing.com and it was fantastic. Just as good a location as Cornwall to learn at.
I love Gower, it really is such a beautiful place to visit. I learned to surf there with www.swanseasurfing.comSend your feedback or queries to been.there@guardian.co.uk
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