Lovely nearby coves & beaches to visit during your holiday
Cornwall is famous for it’s breath-takingly beautiful coastline. Offering golden-white sands, and clear turquoise waters, you’d be forgiven for thinking some of them were in the Caribbean! Whether you are after a quiet family day at the beach, or something a bit more lively with watersports, (or perhaps a bar for a splash of the local cider!), below are some of the best local beaches that we recommend to visit during your stay. Most just a short drive from the park…
On the South Coast:
Porthluney (Caerhays), St Austell
Porthpean Beach, St Austell
Portmellon, Mevagissey
Carlyon Bay, St Austell
Gorran Haven, St Austell
8 miles // 17 minutes by car
Pretty village beach, with access to the coastal path. Great for families.
Par Sands Beach, Par
10.6 miles // 27 minutes by car // Dog friendly
Large sandy beach with shop, Café and pub nearby.
Readymoney Cove, Fowey
13 miles // 33 minutes by car
Small & sheltered sandy beach, also the home of Daphne Du Maurier!
On the North Coast:
Fistral Beach, Newquay
16.9 miles // 35 minutes by car
Arguably one of Cornwall’s most famous beaches. Large sandy beach, excellent surfing, with a fantastic bar and restaurants.
Crantock Beach, South of Newquay
18 miles // 38 minutes by car
Part of the National Trust, an expanse of gorgeous golden-white sand, great for sandcastles and surfing.
Holywell Beach, Newquay
22 miles // 40 minutes by car
A perfect spot for swimmers, surfers and walkers alike, this golden sandy beach is one of the North Coast’s very best, and well worth a visit!
Don’t forget!
If you’re planning a trip to the beach during your holiday with us, remember to always stay safe, so you and your loved ones can have the best day out possible! Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, use plenty of sun protection and remember to respect the water, fellow beach goers, and the lifeguards. Also familiarise yourself with the flag symbols, to know whether it’s safe to swim and engage in specific water activities:
- Red and yellow flags: Indicates a lifeguarded area, safe for swimming, bodyboarding, and using inflatables.
- Black and white chequered flags: Designates areas for non-powered watercraft like surfboards and kayaks. Swimming or bodyboarding in these zones is prohibited.
- Red flag: Warns of danger; swimming is strictly prohibited.
- Orange windsock: Indicates offshore or strong wind conditions, never use inflatables when this flag is out, as otherwise you could get swept out to sea.
You can read more safety tips from the RNLI here.