Must see beaches in Cornwall

Beaches in Cornwall

Cornwall is famed for its stunning coastline, with it proving a major draw for thousands of people who visit the county each year.

The beaches in Cornwall range from quiet coves to sandy bays and, no matter where you are in the county, you can almost always guarantee that you are near a stunning beach. In fact, sometimes the only problem can be deciding which one to explore…

Our Cornwall holiday park is just a skimming stone’s throw from the finest stretches of sand in the county. Whether you’re looking for the perfect surf, flat waters for paddle boarding or kayaking, or just want somewhere to sculpt the ultimate sandcastle, our beaches in Cornwall cater for everyone. Take a look at our guide below…

Newquay beaches

Holywell Bay Beach

Holywell Bay Beach

Just a short walk away from our holiday park, Holywell Bay offers great surfing and bodyboarding. At low tide this sandy beach stretches to a mile long with a large expanse of sand dunes to explore. This beach is open to dogs on leads all year, with café’s toilets and a car park just a short walk away there’s something to suit the whole family.

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Fistral Beach

Fistral Beach

Arguably Newquay’s most iconic beach, being one of the most consistent for waves and home to some of the best surfing in the UK and Europe. Located just 7 miles from our holiday park, this is a perfect family beach offering first class beach and seafront facilities such as surf equipment hire, toilets, restaurants, cafes and car parking. Fistral beach is also home to Boardmasters- Europe’s largest surf and skate festival which takes place each august.

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Whipsiderry Beach

Whipsiderry Beach

This picturesque beach is well worth a visit at low tide with plenty to explore such as; rock pools, dry sand for sheltered sunbathing and caves. The cathedral cavern cave has a large pillar, pool of water and several tunnels within it. This beach has a wild feel with no facilities, only accessible by steep steps. Dogs are allowed all year round. Whipsiderry Beach has been voted in the top 20 of Europe’s best beaches.

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Lusty Glaze

Lusty Glaze

There’s plenty to do at this beach, from surfing to abseiling and much more in between. This sheltered cove is great for sun bathers, adrenaline junkies and food lovers a like. At the heart of the beach is a bar and restaurant in which you can relax and admire the breath-taking views while enjoying some tasty food.

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North Coast Beaches

Polzeath Beach

Polzeath

Polzeath is one of the safest beaches in Cornwall with its seasonal lifeguard cover and gently shelving sand. The beach is extremely large at low tide, stretching around half a mile in all directions. Shrinking to just a small patch of sand at high tide. With great facilities, parking and water quality you would expect from a blue flag beach, this is a great family beach located just north of the Camel Estuary.

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Perranporth beach

Perranporth

A short drive from our holiday park, this beach is perfect for surfing, snorkelling and sailing. At low tide Perranporth beach and Penhale sands join together to form the one of largest stretch of unbroken sand on the North coast. If you’re looking for a bite to eat ‘The Watering Hole’ pub can be found directly on the beach. Along with rockpools, caves and streams to discover.

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Crantock beach

Crantock

An expansive stunning sandy beach backed by sandunes with cliffs and rocks either side. Dogs are allowed all year round. Crantock was voted Best British Beach by BBC Coast 2013. A 15-minute drive from Newquay Town centre, there is parking behind the main access to the beach or a gentle 45 minute walk from Newquay town centre. The beach is close to village facilities including shops, a pub and a café.

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