Beaches in Cornwall - South Coast
Porthluney Cove Beach, Nr St Austell, Cornwall (South Coast)
A sheltered sandy beach close to Caerhays Castle Estate
This is a quiet family beach with fairly safe swimming and a ban on motorised craft to maintain to the peace and quiet. It’s part of the Caerhays Castle Estate and the gardens may be visited in the early part of the year.
Kennack Sands (West) Beach, Nr Helston, Cornwall (South Coast)
A sheltered sandy beach in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The west beach is popular with families and has plenty of sand and rock pools to explore. The east beach is popular with surfers and there are also some good walks along the South West Coast Path.
Little Perhaver Beach, Nr St Austell, Cornwall (South Coast)
A small sandy beach that’s sheltered by harbour walls
This is a small family beach at the heart of Gorran Haven. Fishing and sight seeing trips are available from the sea front and it’s also possible to walk to the neighbouring beach at low tide.
The sand and shingle beach at the fishing port of Porthlevan stretches three miles southeast along the Loe Bar. It’s popular with experienced surfers who brave the waves that break onto a shallow barnacle-encrusted reef.
Beautiful sandy beach, over a mile long and backed by high cliffs. Great for families.
