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About Cornwall

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Cornwall attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Escalls

Escalls

9 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Sennen

Sennen

9 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Sennen Cove

Sennen Cove

9 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Porthgwarra

Porthgwarra

8 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
St. Levan

St. Levan

8 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Perranporth

Perranporth

11 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Wild beach
Holywell

Holywell

13 beaches
Gorge • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Lamorna

Lamorna

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Goonvrea

Goonvrea

6 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
St. Agnes

St. Agnes

6 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
Crantock

Crantock

14 beaches
Gorge • Cliffs • Secluded relax
West Pentire

West Pentire

14 beaches
Gorge • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Riviere Towans

Riviere Towans

14 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Porthtowan Beach

Porthtowan Beach

5 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
Portreath

Portreath

5 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Phillack

Phillack

16 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Newquay

Newquay

18 beaches
Gorge • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Trevelgue

Trevelgue

15 beaches
Gorge • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Trenance

Trenance

18 beaches
Gorge • Cliffs • Wild beach
Trevarrian

Trevarrian

19 beaches
Gorge • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Carbis Bay

Carbis Bay

14 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Poniou

Poniou

13 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Zennor

Zennor

13 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
St. Ives

St. Ives

20 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Porthmeor

Porthmeor

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Longrock

Longrock

17 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Perranuthnoe

Perranuthnoe

13 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Landewednack

Landewednack

9 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Lizard

Lizard

9 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Chyanvounder

Chyanvounder

9 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Porthcothan

Porthcothan

20 beaches
Gorge • Cliffs • Wild beach
Trenance

Trenance

10 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Crugmeer

Crugmeer

15 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Trebetherick

Trebetherick

13 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for water jumping
Porthleven

Porthleven

16 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Trewithick

Trewithick

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Porthoustock

Porthoustock

10 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Wild beach
Gwendreath

Gwendreath

12 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Padstow

Padstow

18 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
New Polzeath

New Polzeath

12 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for water jumping
Ponsongath

Ponsongath

13 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Polkerris

Polkerris

13 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Prussia Cove

Prussia Cove

9 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Constantine Bay

Constantine Bay

17 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Harlyn

Harlyn

16 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Trevone

Trevone

16 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Rinsey

Rinsey

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Bojewyan

Bojewyan

7 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Praa Sands

Praa Sands

10 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Par

Par

14 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
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Porthmeor beach
Porthmeor beach
Porthmeor beach
Good for Relax

Porthmeor beach

St. Ives 0.2 km
Very good
8.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.8 Amenities index
Porthcurno Beach
Porthcurno Beach
Porthcurno Beach
Camping

Porthcurno Beach

St. Levan 0.7 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Very crowded • Distant parking
2.2 Amenities index
Sennen Beach
Sennen Beach
Sennen Beach
Good for Relax

Sennen Beach

Sennen Cove 0.4 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.8 Amenities index
Bamaluz Beach
Bamaluz Beach
Bamaluz Beach

Bamaluz Beach

St. Ives 0.3 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded
3 Amenities index
Carlyon beach
Carlyon beach
Carlyon beach
Good for Relax

Carlyon beach

Carlyon Bay 0.8 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.8 Amenities index
Portreath Beach
Portreath Beach
Portreath Beach
Good for Relax
Portreath beach

Portreath Beach

Portreath 0.3 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
3.7 Amenities index
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Popular types of Cornwall beaches

Sand
Sand
Pebble
Pebble
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Remote
Remote
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Snorkling
Snorkling
Naturist beach
Naturist beach
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 137 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Cornwall.

Most beautiful beaches of Cornwall

Pedn vounder beach

Pedn vounder beach
8.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United Kingdom, St. Levan 1.3 km
Porthchapel beach

Porthchapel beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
United Kingdom, St. Levan 0.4 km
Portheras Cove

Portheras Cove
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
United Kingdom, Bojewyan 1.2 km
Kynance Cove

Kynance Cove
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
United Kingdom, Lizard 2.1 km
Readymoney Cove

Readymoney Cove
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
United Kingdom, Polruan 0.8 km
Polkerris beach

Polkerris beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
United Kingdom, Polkerris 0 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Cornwall

Gwynver beach

Gwynver beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Escalls 0.7 km
Polurrian beach

Polurrian beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Trenance 0.6 km
Whipsiderry Beach

Whipsiderry Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United Kingdom, Porth 0.5 km
Lantic Bay

Lantic Bay
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Pont 1.7 km
Gwithian beach

Gwithian beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Gwithian 1.2 km
Cawsand beach

Cawsand beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Cawsand 0.2 km
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Sandy beaches in Cornwall

Porthminster beach

Porthminster beach
9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, St. Ives 0.7 km
Towen Beach

Towen Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Newquay 0.2 km
Tolcarne Beach

Tolcarne Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Newquay 0.9 km
Carbis Bay beach

Carbis Bay beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Carbis Bay 0.3 km
Crantock Beach
Crantock beach

Crantock Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, West Pentire 1.2 km
Perranporth Beach
Perranporth beach

Perranporth Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Perranporth 0.6 km
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Secluded beaches in Cornwall

Housel Bay beach

Housel Bay beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
United Kingdom, Landewednack 0.7 km
Poly Joke beach

Poly Joke beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright sand
United Kingdom, West Pentire 0.5 km
Grebe beach

Grebe beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble
United Kingdom, Durgan (NT) 0.3 km
Porthbeer Cove

Porthbeer Cove
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
United Kingdom, Coverack 0.8 km
Bosahan Cove

Bosahan Cove
6.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
United Kingdom, Treath 1.2 km
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Beaches with shade in Cornwall

Porthpean beach

Porthpean beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Charlestown 1.2 km
Loe Beach

Loe Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, Restronguet 1.6 km
Tintagel Beach

Tintagel Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Tintagel 0.7 km
Polstreath Beach

Polstreath Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Trewinney Barton 0.5 km
Polridmouth Cove

Polridmouth Cove
6.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Polkerris 2 km
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Best dog friendly beaches in Cornwall

Harlyn Bay beach

Harlyn Bay beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Harlyn 0.4 km
Mexico Towans beach

Mexico Towans beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Phillack 1.4 km
Hayle Beach
Hayle beach

Hayle Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Riviere Towans 0.4 km
Porth Beach
Porth beach

Porth Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Porth 0.2 km
Porthcurnick beach

Porthcurnick beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Portscatho 0.7 km
Mawgan Porth Beach

Mawgan Porth Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Trenance 0.7 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Cornwall, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 75 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 16 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Cornwall is less than 500 meters. 117 beaches are relatively easy to access, 15 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 5 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Cornwall beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Cornwall's beaches

Charlestown beach
2 Yvonne Barnes

Very rundown, not many ships to see. Car park £1.50 per hour. Toilets didn't work, require a credit card to swipe 20p but the ladies were permanently engaged, only the gents worked. Wouldn't bother, except one cafe does brilliant crab sandwiches.

Nanjizal beach
10 Zahira Farid

This beach is the perfect destination for a leisurely day trip. Take a relaxing stroll along the winding paths or bask in the sun on the soft sand. Don't forget to stop and admire the majestic horses that may cross your path. To fully appreciate the beauty of this beach, park at the entrance and enjoy a 21-25 minute walk. Trust us, it's worth it!

Porthmeor Cove
10 ZalaraXV

This beach is an absolute treasure, tucked away in a somewhat elusive location. But once you discover it, you'll be amazed. The sand is simply divine and rivals even the most exotic destinations like the Maldives. The water is crystal clear and pristine. Although it can be a bit choppy on cooler days, it's to be expected. The beauty of this beach cannot be captured in photographs alone. I highly recommend a visit if you happen to be in the vicinity.

Porthmeor beach
8 Arjun Patel

The beach offers a serene atmosphere and stunning vistas. There are a few cafes that offer a scenic view of the beach. It is an ideal spot for surfing, and there is even a surfing school available. Non-surfers can also enjoy watching the surfers in action.

Porthcurno Beach
10 Nolan Brooks

The beach is beautiful with amazing views and a great location. Just be cautious of the steep drop when entering the water, as the waves can be strong and catch you off guard. Some people have been surprised by waves while fully clothed. To the right of the beach, there is a nice walk up to the Minack theatre carpark with more stunning views.

Sennen Beach
8 Ronaldo A.

This beach has stunning scenery and is a prime location for relaxation. However, parking can be a bit of a hassle and the roads leading to it are quite narrow.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 34 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 19.8°C and water up to 17.5°C in August. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 7.6°C and water to 10.1°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Cornwall? In total there are 137 beaches and the most popular is Porthminster beach.

Most viewed beaches of Cornwall

Nanjizal beach

Nanjizal beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Sennen 1.9 km
Polperro beach

Polperro beach
7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Polperro 0.2 km
Devils Point Tidal Pool

Devils Point Tidal Pool
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Cremyll 1 km
Portreath Beach
Portreath beach

Portreath Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Portreath 0.3 km
Millendreath Sea Pool

Millendreath Sea Pool
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, East Looe 1.4 km
Spit beach Par

Spit beach Par
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Par 1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Cornwall?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Cornwall, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 137 beaches in total, of which about 24 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Cornwall:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Cornwall?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Cornwall, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Cornwall?

Most of the beaches located in Cornwall are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Cornwall by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Cornwall:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Cornwall?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Cornwall?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Cornwall by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Which beaches in Cornwall are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Cornwall according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Cornwall?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Cornwall?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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