A wide swathe of sand that draws families here every summer, Praa Sands beach faces south and is said to benefit from the longest sunshine hours of any place in the country. Praa Sands is one of the few south coast bays to enjoy great, consistent waves and as such is a magnet for surfers.
A west-facing pebble beach at the far end of Porthleven beach. Swimming is not recommended due to treacherous water conditions so the beach is normally pretty quiet. The nearest car park is at Chuch Cove beach and involves a walk along the coastal path,
With lovely views over the ocean, this is a quiet beach as access is limited.The beach is made up of large rocky boulders surrounded by patches of sand. There are lots of rock pools at low tide. Praa Sands beach is close by and a better choice for easier access and facilitiles.
Steep cliffs form the backdrop to this beach, which can only be accessed via the coast path unless it's low tide - please take care not to get cut off by the rising tide. The beach is mainly made up of coarse sand and shingle, it does shelve, so can be dangerous for swimming.
This beach is not easily accessible and will involve a scramble over the rocks. It's ideal for the more adventurous but not best suited for families.
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7 March 2023
A wide swathe of sand that draws families here every summer, Praa Sands beach faces south and is said to benefit from the longest sunshine hours of any place in the country. Praa Sands is one of the few south coast bays to enjoy great, consistent waves and as such is a magnet for surfers.
A west-facing pebble beach at the far end of Porthleven beach. Swimming is not recommended due to treacherous water conditions so the beach is normally pretty quiet. The nearest car park is at Chuch Cove beach and involves a walk along the coastal path,
With lovely views over the ocean, this is a quiet beach as access is limited.The beach is made up of large rocky boulders surrounded by patches of sand. There are lots of rock pools at low tide. Praa Sands beach is close by and a better choice for easier access and facilitiles.
Steep cliffs form the backdrop to this beach, which can only be accessed via the coast path unless it's low tide - please take care not to get cut off by the rising tide. The beach is mainly made up of coarse sand and shingle, it does shelve, so can be dangerous for swimming.
This beach is not easily accessible and will involve a scramble over the rocks. It's ideal for the more adventurous but not best suited for families.