Beaches in Cornwall
Beaches Hundreds of beaches to discover
Cornwall's beaches are rated among the best in the world with six beaches awarded international Blue Flag status in 2012. Thanks to the our unique position on the UK's south west peninsula, 80% of Cornwall is surrounded by the sea with the longest stretch of coastline in the UK at 476km. Browse through more than one hundred beaches by using the left-hand filters to refine your search and help you find exactly what you're looking for.
Beach safety
The RNLI provide a life-guard service at the most popular beaches during the busiest months, however visitors are advised to check beforehand for more detailed information at RNLI website. Be careful when exploring beaches at low tide, don't get cut off, check tide times too before you visit. Safety information notices are provided on site at the most popular beaches.
If you're looking for a dog-friendly beach...
Some beaches are dog friendly year round, other beaches operate a seasonal dog ban usually from Easter to October. Activate the dog-friendly filter on the left-hand side to find dog-friendly beaches, checking each beach for seasonal ban details. For further information about dog-friendly holidays see our Essentials page.
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Polkerris Beach
A sheltered harbour beach in the small village of Polkerris, overlooking St Austell Bay.
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Pentewan Beach
Over half a mile of east-facing sandy beach, mostly in front of Pentewan caravan park, suitable for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, sea canoeing and with a slipway for sailing.
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Porthpean Beach
A popular sandy family beach near the historic village of Charlestown that offers swimming and space for beach games.
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Par Sands Beach
Par Sands offers a large expanse of firm sand backed by the dunes close to the town.
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Porthluney Cove Beach | Caerhays
Porthluney Cove is a privately owned, secluded family beach with a large expanse of golden sand. South facing, in front of Caerhays Castle, which provides a striking backdrop.
