If you want to stray further afield from the beaches at Marazion you don’t need to go far to find some beautiful places. Below are a selection of our favourites.
Praa Sands
It is only a short drive away with decent parking or a good 5 mile (ish) walk on the South West Coast path.
Favoured by surfers, beautiful sweeping sand and places to eat right on the beach. We like the Sand Bar, it has a large terrace overlooking the beach. Value for money food and drinks.
Book in for surf lessons or just watch others…
If you have walked from Marazion and are feeling a little tired you can call a cab or walk back up to the main road (15 mins uphill) and get on a bus. Watch out – the buses are expensive, with a little research there may be a weekly ticket you can buy which is better value
*Photo www.bigsalty.com
Kynance Cove
It’s a must! The car park is free for National Trust or payable. It does get busy but it is worth it.
Check the tide times before you go! Best when the tide is out and you can access each part of the beach area. There are caves, huge rocks, soft white sand and clear water – what’s not to like?
If you are lucky and it is a calm day it is like a swimming pool. The water can get rough so be careful and make sure you are back to the main part where you can walk the steep path or steps back to the car park before the tide cuts you off!
Just above the beach is a cafe with outdoor seating looking over the beach.
St Ives
The only downside of St. Ives is that a lot of other people like it as well! 10 miles across to the North coast – a really easy car ride. Or if you don’t want the pressure of parking in St. Ives, leave the car at St. Erth station and it is a short train journey into the middle of St. Ives.
There are so many beaches in this area and even on a dull day they seem tropical due to the colour of the sand.
A particular favourite is Porthgwidden, tucked away behind the town. Porthminster is a beautiful stretch of beach to play and swim. Porthmeor is also behind the town and possibly less busy. Hanging around in the harbour is great fun, just keep an eye out for the tide – it comes in very quickly!
Porthcurno
Nestled underneath the Minack Theatre is the most amazing beach. It is easy to get to from the car park.
A huge expanse of soft sand and turquoise water. This photo was taken in November. We’ve spotted pods of dolphins in this location.
Combine it with a visit to the Minack and the Porthcurno Telegraph Museum for a whole day out.
Helford Passage
Unless you are feeling brave make sure you take the main road to get there not the wiggly windy ones. If you do the latter you’ll need a drink once you get there.
We love it here, not strictly a beach but so much to do. There is a little beach at the bottom of Glendurgan Gardens. You can also launch SUPs and small boats from the beach here.
Always a good meal at the Ferry Boat Inn in Helford Passage village but even out of season it is best to book. There is a small beach outside the pub which disappears at high tide. Watch the kids on the beach from the pub…
You can set off on foot exploring, head up the estuary to Gweek or get on the ferry and go across to Helford
* Photo www.beachesincornwall.co.uk