South West England
Porthcurno Beach
Porthcurno Beach

A30 from Penzance. Follow signs to Lands End. Take B3315 to Porthcurno and follow signs to beach.

Penzance Tourist Information Centre
Station Road
Penzance
Tel: 01736362207
Contact via email

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Things to Do

Porthcurno Beach, Penzance, Cornwall

Accommodation nearby

Lower Treave Caravan & Camping Park
Beautiful beaches, a lovely camp site, a fantastic holiday.

Carbis Bay Holidays
Luxurious family friendly self catering accommodation in Carbis Bay and St Ives.

Porthminster Hotel
Direct access through gardens to the golden sands of Porthminster Beach.

Attractions nearby

Minack Theatre And Visitor Centre
Cornwall's "theatre under the stars" created by one remarkable woman - Rowena Cade

Levant Beam Engine
Working steam-powered beam engine

Saint Michaels Mount
Rocky island crowned by medieval church and castle, home to a living community


A small cove with golden white sand and striking cliffs

Owned by the National Trust this glorious beach offers golden white sand and turquoise blue sea. The outdoor patio area of the friendly beach side café is the perfect spot to enjoy a clotted cream tea and savour the views.

Beach facilities include toilets, cafe and lifeguard cover during the summer months. Parking is fairly limited so arrive early.

What's on offer...

  • Surfing and / or Bodyboarding
  • Sandy
  • Toilets
  • Cafe / Shop
  • Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
  • Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
  • Rocky
  • Cliffs
  • Canoeing

Beach awards...


Contact Details
Porthcurno Beach
Penwith District Council
Penzance
Cornwall
Tel: 01736 362207