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Long Cove beach
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About
Long Cove beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 43th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and light fine pebble, 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 partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Long Cove beach 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, sup-surfing, sea kayaking. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Harlyn Bay beach, which has a rating of 8.2.
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Long Cove beach is located in Cornwall within Constantine Bay, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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.
User reviews
"This beach in Cornwall has quickly become one of my favorite spots. It's secluded and the scenery is breathtaking. I even spotted some seals in the water! Plus, the sandy cove offers a great view of the bay."
Lia Stone
"This beach is truly remarkable. It appears to be relatively undiscovered by tourists."
Liam Green Media
User reviews
"This beach in Cornwall has quickly become one of my favorite spots. It's secluded and the scenery is breathtaking. I even spotted some seals in the water! Plus, the sandy cove offers a great view of the bay."
Lia Stone
"This beach is truly remarkable. It appears to be relatively undiscovered by tourists."
Liam Green Media
Stays nearby
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Constantine Bay
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810m from center
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2.7km
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Constantine Bay
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1.6km from center
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2.8km
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Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast
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Constantine Bay
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1.6km from center
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Constantine Bay
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3km from center
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What to do in Long Cove beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Long Cove beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Long Cove beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Long Cove beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Long Cove beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- The Lobster Shed• 17 min walk
- The View Restaurant• 26 min walk
- DuchyGrub• 27 min walk
- Coastal Cafe • Treya...• 27 min walk
Attractions
- Trevose Head Lightho...• 18 min walk
- Trevone Bay• 2.8km
- St Merryn Church• 3km
- Tregudda Gorge• 3.3km
Transport
- NQY• 11.7km
- Station Road• 5.7km
- Bodmin General• 23km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Long Cove beach?
The Long Cove beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Long Cove beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Long Cove beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Long Cove beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
- Surfing
Is the Long Cove beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Long Cove beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Long Cove beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Long Cove beach 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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Long Cove beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Long Cove beach?
Long Cove beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Long Cove beach?
The bar is located right on the Long Cove beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Lobster Shed is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Long Cove beach?
There are 261 places to stay in the Long Cove beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Long Cove beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Long Cove beach from parking?
The Long Cove beach 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 Long Cove beach?
There are 4 attractions near Long Cove beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Trevose Head Lighthouse located in 1.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Long Cove beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Long Cove beach 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Long Cove beach (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Long Cove beach (Cornwall) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Long Cove beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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