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3About Poltesco
Poltesco is a tiny Cornish hamlet on the Lizard Peninsula, reached via the A3083 from Helston. The area's mild climate and dramatic serpentine cliffs make it popular with visitors exploring Cornwall's southernmost point. About 10 fast EV chargers serve the peninsula, mostly near Helston. The village sits among remnants of Victorian serpentine quarries that once supplied green-veined stone for ornate fireplaces.
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Poltesco is in England, at 49.998, -5.177 - about 29 km south of Golden Bank.
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What is the closest airport to Poltesco?
The closest airport to Poltesco is Land's End Airport, 52 km (about 49 min by car). Other airports nearby: Cornwall Airport Newquay.