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A beautifully bright white beach, stunning surroundings and brilliant surfing conditions are just three reasons why you’ll love your holiday in Praa Sands. Sat around a mile-long sandy beach on the shores of Mount’s Bay, Praa Sands is a coastal village sandwiched between the Lizard Peninsula and Penzance.
Of course, the beach is the main draw to Praa Sands. This huge sweep of sand is so bright and white, it almost looks tropical. Made from seashells crushed by the waves over millions of years, you’ll love sunbathing, soaking up the views and building sandcastles here. The beach is lined by turquoise waters and undulating sand dunes, making it a real Cornish idyll.
Surfers flock here for the surprisingly good (and sometimes huge!) waves; in fact Praa Sands is one of the best surfing beaches on Cornwall’s south coast. But the beach is equally popular with families. There is seasonal lifeguard cover, plenty of rock pools teeming with crabs and mermaid purses to explore and shallow waters to splash about in. Praa Sands also has a surf school where beginners can book lessons and hire equipment.
Just behind the beach sits Sandbar, a bustling bar where you can enjoy spectacular panoramic sea views whilst tucking into fresh seafood suppers and sipping on a cocktail or cold Cornish cider. Praa Sands also has a small shop, beachfront cafe and fish and chip takeaway - one of our favourite things to do is take ours down to the beach to enjoy while the sun sets over the sea.
If one beach just isn’t enough, you can follow the South West Coast Path and discover secret sheltered coves, including Kenneggy Cove, Rinsey and Prussia Cove. With so many secret inlets peppering the surrounding coastline, it’s no surprise that smuggling was rife here. In fact, one of Cornwall’s most infamous and successful smugglers, John Carter (better known as the King of Prussia) was supposedly born in Pengersick House, just behind Praa Sands beach.
Away from the beach, golfers can play a round at Praa Sands’ 9-hole golf course. Take a tour around Pengersick Castle and its grounds, but only if you’re feeling brave enough! Considered one of the most haunted places in Cornwall, ghost hunters tell tales of a black-robed monk wandering around the grounds… Behind the beach you’ll also find an interesting memorial dedicated to a British war plane which crash landed here during WWII. The plane was damaged by German bombers over the Bay of Biscay, but made it all the way back and landed without any loss of life.
During your holiday in Praa Sands, make sure to visit Penzance and its legendary pirates, the magical island castle of St Michael’s Mount in Marazion, Mousehole’s iconic old harbour, Porthleven and its crashing waves, the hidden coves of the Lizard Peninsula and the famous art galleries of St Ives, all only a short drive away.
A beachside complex offering a wide range of watersport activities, food and drink, beach shop and delicious ice cream!
Stonesreef, The Beach, Praa Sands, Penzance, TR20 9TQ. T: 01736 762991
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The magical rocky island of St Michaels Mount crowned by a medieval church and castle has been beguiling visitors for centuries. Whatever your age there’s lots to see and do here from exploring the subtropical gardens and fairy tale castle, to discovering the history and legend surrounding this beautiful National Trust property.
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Amazing. The gardens in particular, which were breathtaking!
April 2022
Free to visit, The Museum of Cornish Life is a treasure trove of Cornish curiosities, fascinating exhibitions charting Cornwall’s history plus lots to do for the family.
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Penwith Pitch and Putt - St Erth, Nr Hayle TR27 6HJ - T:01736 759710
A real hidden gem serving Cornish sourced coffee and a delectable range of cakes, hand stretched pizza’s, sharing plates and other light meals. Closed on Mondays.
Post Office Cafe, Pensgersick Lane, Praa Sands, Cornwall (T: 01736 780893)
An 18th century coaching inn withing walking distance of the beautiful beaches at Praa Sands and about 10 minutes drive from Marazion and St Michaels Mount. Reals ales, draft beers and other drinks are served alongside a home cooked menu of pub classics to be enjoyed in the restaurant or al fresco in the beer garden. Dog and child friendly.
Coach and Horses, Kenneggy Downs, Rosudgeon, Cornwall (T:01736 763089)
The Lion and Lamb is a traditional pub with a wide selection of real ales, wines and other drinks alongside a full menu of pub classics and daily changing specials. Pet friendly with a lovely sunny beer garden.
The Lion and Lamb, Fore Street, Helston, Cornwall (T:01736 763227)
Taking inspiration from the Mediterranean sunshine and combining it with the beauty of Cornwall's coastline, Amelie is a restaurant overlooking the beautiful fishing harbour of Porthleven. Proudly serving delicious informal locally sourced food, light bites, smaller plates and sharing dishes are all on the menu.
Amelies, Breageside, Porthleven, Cornwall 01326 653653
When you visit Praa Sands you will be struck by how white the sand is, blinding in the sunshine and making the water a beautiful turquoise colour. This mile long sandy beach is backed with sheltering sand dunes and is easily accessible from the car park, perfect for families who can enjoy the shallow water, build sand dunes and bask in the sunshine while surfers can take on the surprisingly big waves out back.
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Just opposite the famous landmark of St Michael’s Mount lies Marazion Beach. Relax and take in the atmosphere in the Cornish sunshine, walk to St Michael’s Mount at low tide along the granite causeway, watch kite surfers zoom up and down the length of the beach or try out paddle boarding or sailing. With many rock pools to explore and facilities for sailing and windsurfing lessons there is always something to do on Marazion beach. Dogs are welcome expect between 1 May and end of September when a seasonal dog ban is in place.
Visited three times in early March, ideal parking on seafront, beautiful views, level walking, plenty going on including kite surfing and wind surfing. Jordans take away excellent. Public toilets nearby.
March 2022
A lovely unspoilt beach next door to Gunwalloe named after the silver dollars that were found here when the Spanish galleon the San Salvador was deliberately wrecked just offshore in 1669. Even if you can’t find any treasure today, Dollar Cove is still a gem of a beach for sunbathing, swimming can be good too if you stay close to shore but there are no lifeguards and it can get rough.