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Parsons Cove is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 103th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Parsons Cove coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Readymoney Cove, which has a rating of 8.1.
Parsons Cove (Cornwall) is located outside the Lansallos settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Polkerris 0 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Looe 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sconhoe 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Cawsand 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Portscatho 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Porth 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Porth 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Newquay 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Newquay 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
West Pentire 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Pont 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Polruan 0.8 km
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Parsons Cove, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Parsons Cove is partially protected from waves.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Parsons Cove can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Parsons Cove.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Crumplehorn Inn & Mill is the closest place located 3800 meters from the beach.
There are 275 places to stay in the Parsons Cove area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Parsons Cove include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Parsons Cove has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.
There are 4 attractions near Parsons Cove that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Meadow Cottage located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Parsons Cove is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.
Parsons Cove (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.Parsons Cove (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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Eastbourne 0.5 km
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Folkestone 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue water, Fine pebbles bottom
Rottingdean 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue water, Fine pebbles bottom
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
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