
Falmouth is a seaside town, civil parish and port on the River Fal on the south coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom. It has a total resident population of 21,635. The name Falmouth comes from the river Fal but the origin of the river's name is unknown. Falmouth is the terminus of the A39, which begins some 200 miles away in Bath, Somerset.
Famous for its beaches, it is home to the world's third largest natural harbour. The four main beaches in Falmouth are Gyllyngvase,Castle,Swanpool and Maenporth. It is also known for it's castles, Pendennis and St.Mawes, both built by Henry VIII as he fortified the south of England.