The poster child of the British coastline, Cornwall, draws swarms of tourists to its shores each summer for good reason.
From the golden sands of Summerleaze to Porthcurno and Crantock, the coastal county does beaches best.
To ride a wave on a body board, pop a parasol or paddle in the often frigid waters of the English Channel, the staycation hotspot on the UK’s southwestern tip is a sand-sure hit with holidaymakers when the sun is shining.
With more than 400 sandy swathes to bathe on between pasties, it can be hard to choose where to sink your toes along Cornwall’s 422-mile coastline.
To help guide surfers, swimmers and sunbathers alike, here are some of the best Cornish beaches to lay your towel in the UK’s ultimate seaside county.
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Best Cornwall beaches
1. Pedn Vounder Beach, St Levan
With clear blue waters and pristine sands tucked under the Treen Cliffs, tidal beach Pedn Vounder feels more Caribbean than Cornish. A favourite swathe with the local naturist community, it’s a hard hike down to the cove’s lively rock pools and turquoise shallows but undoubtedly well worth the walk.
Where to stay
Book Bijou Bolthole for an airy seaside stay in Mousehole a short drive down the coast from Pedn Vounder beach.
2. Summerleaze Beach, Bude
Bude’s Summerleaze is a Blue Flag beach primed for watersports, saltwater swimming and surfing the waves. The expansive sands are a hit for families pitching up with a bucket, spade and some sand-crusted sandwiches in the summer, with beach huts bookable from £10 per day.
Where to stay
Stylish rooms at The Beach have sea views, balconies and hot breakfasts just steps from Summerleaze Beach.
3. Swanpool Beach, Falmouth
On the outskirts of Falmouth, Swanpool Beach is a stretch of sand and shingle and a sheltered swimming spot for those braving a cool dip. In front of the Swanpool Lake Nature Reserve, the wildlife hotspot promises beachgoers some serious birdwatching between kayaking, windsurfing and ice creams in the beach cafe.
Where to stay
In Falmouth, Star &…
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