St Martins is the third largest and for many the prettiest island in the archipelago. It boasts a stunning array of sandy beaches ensuring a different view and a sheltered spot whatever the wind direction. At low tide the inward facing beaches reveal expansive sand flats offering the opportunity to search the seabed for shells, crabs and shellfish. The island is criss-crossed and encircled by footpaths and trails for scenic walks many in total solitude. Keen fishermen enjoy the vantage points of the island?s many rocky outcrops and deep gullies, bird watchers, the sheltered fields, heath and gorse cover so attractive to migrant birds. Seafarers can dinghy sail or canoe to nearby deserted islands or take the local boats on excursions to the other neighbouring islands, divers can explore the clear seas and many shipwrecks. Sports enthusiasts join in with inter island cricket matches, clay pigeon shoots, tennis on the island?s public court, early morning runs and swimming from the many safe, bathing beaches. These days St Martins offers more places to eat then ever before ranging from casual bistro evenings and fish and chips at Little Arthur, lunchtime home cooking and cream teas at Polreath, slabs of pizza and homemade pasties and rolls at the island?s own artisan bakery and of course ubiquitous pub meals at The Sevenstones and gastro dining at The St Martins On the Isle Hotel.