Cornwall's Best Swimming Beaches

Cawsand is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sand and shingle beach resort, approximately 120 metres wide, close to the village of Cawsand.

Tregonhawke beach is in Whitsand Bay on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a long sand and rock beach approximately 1 kilometre wide, backed by steep cliffs. There are no freshwater streams directly entering the sea at the bathing water. The beach at Tregonhawke is within Whitsand and Looe Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ).

Sharrow beach is in Whitsand Bay on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a small sand and rock cove approximately 300 metres wide, backed by steep cliffs, and Sharrow Point headland to the east.

Portwrinkle is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sand and rock beach, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by cliffs. There are lots of rock pools to explore at low tide.

Downderry is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sand, shingle and pebble beach, approximately 1.1 kilometres wide, backed by cliffs. There are two streams that flow across the beach to the sea.

Seaton is at the mouth of the River Seaton on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sandy beach, approximately 550 metres wide, surrounded by cliffs and hills. The River Seaton flows across the beach to the sea.

Millendreath beach is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sandy beach, approximately 650 metres wide, backed by cliffs and hills. A stream flows across the beach to the sea.

East Looe is at the mouth of the Looe Estuary on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sand and rock beach resort, approximately 280 metres wide, close to the town of Looe.

Readymoney Cove is at the mouth of the Fowey Estuary on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sandy cove, approximately 70 metres wide, sheltered by tall cliffs.

Polkerris is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a small, remote sandy bay, approximately 170 metres wide, surrounded by cliffs.

Par Sands is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a large sandy beach resort, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by sand dunes. The Polmear Stream flows across the beach into the sea.

Shorthorn beach is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 630 metres wide, backed by sand dunes. A stream flows onto the beach. Shorthorn beach was previously named Crinnis Golf Links beach.

Crinnis beach is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 760 metres wide, backed by sand dunes. Crinnis beach was previously named Crinnis Leisure Centre beach.

Charlestown is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a pebble and shingle beach resort, approximately 290 metres wide, surrounded by cliffs.

Duporth is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a privately owned sandy beach, approximately 450 metres wide, backed by cliffs and accessed by foot only.

Porthpean is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sandy beach, approximately 290 metres wide, surrounded by cliffs and hills.

Pentewan is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a privately owned sandy beach resort, approximately 1.1 kilometres wide, close to a camp site.

Polstreath is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sandy beach, approximately 330 metres wide, backed by cliffs and accessed by a coastal path.

Portmellon is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sandy beach, approximately 150 metres wide, backed by hills. Rock pools are accessible at low tide.

Gorran Haven Little Perhaver is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sand and shingle beach resort, approximately 290 metres wide, backed partly by cliffs.

Vault Beach is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sand and shingle beach, approximately 730 metres wide, backed by high cliffs.

Porthluney is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote, sheltered sandy beach, approximately 380 metres wide. Several small streams collect behind the beach and flow across the sand to the sea.

Pendower is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sandy beach, approximately 850 metres wide, backed by low cliffs. There are three streams that flow onto the beach. There are rock pools on the beach at low tide.

Porthcurnick is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sandy beach, approximately 210 metres wide, backed by cliffs and accessed by a footpath. A stream flows across the beach to the sea.

Gyllyngvase is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 350 metres wide, backed by the Queen Mary Gardens.

Swanpool is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a pebble and sandy beach resort, approximately 140 metres wide, backed by the Swanpool Nature Reserve.

Maenporth is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote, sheltered sandy beach, approximately 200 metres wide, surrounded by low hills.

Porthallow is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote pebble and shingle beach, approximately 150 metres wide, surrounded by hills. A stream flows onto the beach.

Porthoustack is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote pebble beach, approximately 240 metres wide, backed by cliffs. There is a stream flowing across the beach to the sea.

Coverack is located on the Lizard Peninsula on south coast of Cornwall. It is a rural shingle beach approximately 790 metres wide, backed by the fishing village of Coverack.

Kennack Sands is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a rural sandy cove, approximately 250 metres wide, backed by sand dunes. A stream flows onto the beach and spreads out over the sand.

Polurrian Cove is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a rural sandy cove, approximately 330 metres wide, surrounded by rocks and steep cliffs. A stream flows onto the beach and disperses over the sand.

Poldhu Cove is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a small sandy cove, approximately 250 metres wide, backed by sand dunes. A stream flows across the beach to the sea.

Church Cove is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a rural sand and pebble beach, approximately 140 metres wide, backed by sand dunes. A stream flows onto the beach and disperses over the sand.

Porthleven Sands bathing water is at the western end of Porthleven Sands on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a shingle beach resort approximately 330 metres wide backed by cliffs.

Praa Sands is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 1.3 kilometres wide, backed by sand dunes. There are rock pools at the eastern end of the beach at low tide.

Praa Sands is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 1.3 kilometres wide, backed by sand dunes. The western end of the beach is less rocky and the Germoe Stream flows across the beach to the sea.

Perranuthnoe is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a rural sandy beach, approximately 350 metres wide, backed by cliffs.

Mounts Bay is on the south coast of Cornwall. There are four designated bathing waters located around the bay - Wherry Town, Penzance, Long Rock and Marazion. All the beaches are sandy resorts backed by sea defences. Marazion beach is approximately 880 metres wide. The Red River flows onto the centre of Marazion beach.

Mounts Bay is on the south coast of Cornwall. There are four designated bathing waters located around the bay - Wherry Town, Penzance, Long Rock and Marazion. All the beaches are sandy resorts backed by sea defences. Heliport beach is approximately one kilometre wide. The Ponsandane Brook flows onto the western end of Heliport beach.

Mounts Bay is on the south coast of Cornwall. There are four designated bathing waters located around the bay - Wherry Town, Penzance, Long Rock and Marazion. All the beaches are sandy resorts backed by sea defences. Penzance beach is approximately 530 metres wide.

Porthcurno is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a rural sandy beach, approximately 130 metres wide, set in a picturesque cove backed by cliffs. There is a small stream that flows onto the beach and disperses over the sand.

Sennen Cove is 1.6 kilometres northeast of Lands End in Cornwall. It is a large sandy beach resort, approximately 940 metres wide, backed by sand dunes. There are two small streams that flow onto the beach and disperse over the sand.

Gwynver Beach is approximately 3 kilometres northeast of Lands End in Cornwall. It is a secluded sandy beach, approximately 380 metres wide, backed by grassy cliffs. A small streams flows onto the beach and disperses over the sand.

Porthmeor is the main tourist beach in St Ives on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 640 metres wide, close to the town.

Porthgwidden is in St Ives Bay on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a small, sheltered, sandy beach resort approximately 110 metres wide.

Porthminster is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 1.1 kilometres wide, with a gentle slope making it easily accessible.

Carbis Bay beach is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a privately owned sandy beach resort, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by sand dunes.

Porthkidney Sands is on the north coast of Cornwall. Porthkidney Sands is a large sandy remote beach, approximately 1.3 kilometres wide, backed by sand dunes and cliffs.

Mexico Towans is north of the mouth of the Hayle Estuary on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 750 metres wide, backed by sand dunes.