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Whitsands Bay
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Whitsands Bay is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 89th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long bay with turquoise water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Whitsands Bay coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cawsand beach, which has a rating of 7.9.
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Whitsands Bay is located in Cornwall within Freathy, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
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2.3km from center
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3.2km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Cawsand 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Looe 0.2 km
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Mothecombe 0.3 km
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Bantham 0.7 km
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Polkerris 0 km
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Sconhoe 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Thurlestone 1.2 km
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East Portlemouth 1.1 km
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East Looe 1.4 km
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Pont 1.7 km
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Polruan 0.8 km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Whitsands Bay?
The coastline of Whitsands Bay is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Whitsands Bay?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Whitsands Bay, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Whitsands Bay good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Whitsands Bay does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Whitsands Bay for swimming is positive.
Is the Whitsands Bay good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Whitsands Bay secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Whitsands Bay?
The bar is located right on the Whitsands Bay.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Eddystone Beach Cafe is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Whitsands Bay?
There are 603 places to stay in the Whitsands Bay area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Whitsands Bay include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Whitsands Bay from parking?
The Whitsands Bay has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Whitsands Bay?
There are 1 attractions near Whitsands Bay that are popular with travelers. The nearest are St Michael's Chapel located in 3.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Whitsands Bay?
The month with the highest temperature in Whitsands Bay is July. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Whitsands Bay (Cornwall) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Whitsands Bay (Cornwall) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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