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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Carne Beach
Safe bathing beach surrounded by subtropical splendour.
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Portscatho Beach
Scenic village beach facing east on the beautiful Roseland peninsula overlooking Gerrans Bay. Portscatho beach joins Tattams beach and is mainly rocky, with sandy patches.
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Porthcurnick Beach
A beautiful south east facing sandy cove, owned by the National Trust, Porthcurnick beach is just north of Portscatho on the beautiful Roseland peninsula. Many rockpools, ideal for children and water activities.
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Towan Beach - The Roseland
Towan Beach is a quiet, south east facing beach near St Mawes on the Roseland Peninsula. Towan is a sand and shingle beach, with rock pools revealed at low tide.
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Pendower Beach
Popular family beach, south facing about a mile long and sandy that joins with Carne beach at low tide.
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