Cornwall’s Beach

No Cornwall holiday would be complete without at lest one day at the beach be it to eat ice creams and build sandcastle or to ride the waves, and with over 300 to choose from you are really spoilt for choice.

The sheer abundance of beaches in Cornwall is due to its unique position in the southwest of England with 80% of Cornwall being surrounded by water creating the longest stretch of coastline of any county in the UK at 697km long.

Wherever you go in Cornwall you are never more than 16 miles from the coast so it’s no wonder that so many people spend so much time down by the sea.

The different regions of Cornwall play host to different beaches and coastline. If you fancy catching some waves or simply want to spend your day on a vast expanse of golden sand watching waves break along the shore then you should head to the beaches in the north of the county. For more secluded coves and sheltered bays, you should make your way to the beaches found along Cornwall’s southern coastline. The most fun way of discovering where the best beaches are though is to find them yourselves!

A number of great water sport opportunities can be had on many of the beaches right across Cornwall. Surfing is of course one of the most popular water sports with Cornwall being regarded as one of the premier surfing locations in all of Europe. Other great activities include diving, wind surfing, kayaking and sailing.

So when your next staying in one of the many Cornwall cottages found in the county make sure you explore some of Cornwall’s gorgeous coastline and see for your self why so many people love it.