Beaches near Porthcurno
Looking for a beach near me? The Cornwall Beaches guide has 10 listed in and close to Porthcurno to choose from. We've put the beaches in order of nearest first, but none are more than a few miles from Porthcurno.
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If there was an 'A List' of Cornish beaches then Porthcurno would be on there without question. In terms of raw beauty few beaches anywhere can match it; near white sand, crystal clear turquoise water and an amphitheatre of rugged granite cliffs as a backdrop.Not only does the sand here look special - it is…
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Situated between Porthcurno and Porthgwarra and around three miles from Lands End on Cornwall's far south west coast is the south facing Porthchapel Beach. It is a sheltered cove that is surrounded by weathered granite cliffs. Generally quiet this sandy beach is a favourite with local families although never becomes crowded. Due to its location,…
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One of Cornwall's loveliest beaches, set among the stunning cliffs of Treryn Dinas with crystal clear turquoise water and a beautiful white sand beach. The name Pedn Vounder translates from the Cornish 'pedn', meaning head or end and 'vounder', meaning lane - so, 'end of lane', which could be used to describe most beaches!'Pedn' is…
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Secluded, relatively unknown Cornish Cove largely owned by Lord St Levan (of St Micheal's Mount). Located just under 3 miles southeast of Lands End. There is a tiny beach at low tide with an array of interesting rock pools and caves. There are lots of reminders of Porthgwarra's fishing heritage but now only one boat…
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The tiny fishing hamlet of Penberth Cove lies at the foot of a wooded valley just to the east of Porthcurno. It is one of the prettiest spots around an has visually changed little since for the last 100 years or so. A fact that was not lost on the location manager of the Poldark…
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Porthguarnon is another small rocky cove along this stretch of coast that is just about accessible to most people. Situated just under a mile east of Penberth Cove, Porthguarnon sits at the foot of a shallow valley, nestled between granite cliffs. The foreshore consists of the same sort of rocks and boulders found at neighbouring…
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Due to its remote location and relative inaccessibility, Nanjizal (or Nanjizel) has remained more or less untouched and never really gets busy. Most of the people you will see here are walkers doing the coast path. That said, over recent years the beach has become more popular owing to numerous Instagram appearances.Situated at the end…
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St Loy is perhaps best known for its wooded valley leading down to the coast. This is a beautiful walk any time of year, but is possibly at its best when bluebells carpet the floor in early Spring. It is at the bottom of this woodland walk that you will find the cove. It is a…
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Sennen beach is situated just around the corner from Land's End, the most westerly point in mainland Britain. Whilst the village sits in the lee of the mighty Pedn-men-du headland the large crescent of sandy beach faces the full force of the Atlantic Ocean making it a popular spot for surfers. A well equipped lifeguard…
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Gwenver's name is derived from Gwynevere of Authurian legend and it does have a beauty about it. Situated at the base of a grassy cliff the beach is just about secluded and in-accessible enough to not get really crowded. The beach itself is sandy and around 150 metres long. At high tide the beach slopes…
