Porthcurno Beach is a beach in Porthcurno, Cornwall. Soft white sand and turquoise water below the Minack Theatre make this one of Cornwall’s most beautiful beaches.
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About Porthcurno Beach
Porthcurno’s sand is made from tiny fragments of shell, which gives the water its brilliant blue-green colour. Granite cliffs shelter the beach on both sides, with the Minack Theatre perched on the western headland.
In the 19th century, undersea telegraph cables came ashore here, linking Britain with the world, a story told at the PK Porthcurno museum just behind the beach.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
The beach is lifeguarded in summer, but the sea shelves steeply and currents can be strong, so swim with care. The village car park fills quickly in high season.
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Porthcurno Beach: FAQs
Where is Porthcurno Beach?
Porthcurno Beach is in Porthcurno, Cornwall, in the Penzance area. Nearby you’ll also find The Minack Theatre and PK Porthcurno.
What is there to see and do at Porthcurno Beach?
Highlights include white shell sand and turquoise water; views up to the Minack Theatre; coast path walks to Pedn Vounder and Logan Rock; pK Porthcurno museum nearby.
How do I check opening times and prices for Porthcurno Beach?
Porthcurno Beach is a public place you can visit freely, but conditions such as tides, weather and parking vary, so check locally before you travel.
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