The Best Beaches in Cornwall

Cornwall has the most coastline of any county in Britain, and that means an extraordinary range of beaches to choose from.

There are wide, golden family beaches with lifeguards and cafés close at hand, quieter coves reached only on foot, dramatic surf beaches facing straight into the Atlantic, and sheltered spots where the water stays calm even when the wind picks up elsewhere. Some hold Blue Flag status for their water quality and facilities. Others are known instead for their isolation, their wildlife, or simply the walk it takes to reach them.

Whether you are looking for somewhere safe for young children to paddle, a spot to surf, a beach that welcomes dogs, or somewhere to watch the sun go down with nobody else around, this guide brings together the best of them, region by region, with everything you need to know before you go.

All beaches

Bude

Falmouth

Fowey

Marazion

Mousehole

Newquay

Padstow

Penzance

St Ives

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