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Cornwall's Best Beaches

Think Cornwall, think beaches, from stunning hideaways like The Strangles near Crackington Haven to the golden sands of Watergate Bay, Porthminster and Porthluney.

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Cornwall's Best Beaches
We want to know all about what makes a beach visit for you, or what spoils it
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Horse rider seriously injured after two aircraft land abruptly on Cornwall beach
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The pilots were seen landing extremely close to other beach-goers
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Cornwall's hidden gem beach offers peace and stunning views away from the crowds
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The shingle cove has white sands and turquoise waters, perfect for a peaceful day out at the beach - but you'll have to work for it
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Stunning Cornish beach with 'clear, blue water' named second cleanest in Europe
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The hugely popular beach is always booming with bathers and surfers yet remains squeaky clean
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Heroes douse bin fire with traffic cones filled with water after BBQ sparked blaze
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Heroes rushed to extinguish the blaze with traffic cones filled with water
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Live updates as crash closes key A394 road through Cornwall
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A road closure is in place
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Twelve epic fails from silly season in Cornwall over the years
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Nothing surprises us anymore when it comes to silly season in Cornwall
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Cornwall's 'forgotten corner' with unspoilt beaches that tourists don't know about
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Two Cornish villages with a colourful past are now one of the quietest coastal spots in the UK
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The Cornish paradise that rivals the Mediterranean
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One visitor said: "Could easily be mistaken for somewhere in the Mediterranean!"
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Disposable BBQ bin fire destroys emergency phone at beach
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The loss of the telephone puts lives at risk
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Cornwall almost has the worst second home problem in the UK - but not quite
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We came second on the list
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Sewage pollution warnings at 11 Cornwall beaches today after heavy rain
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A total of 11 beaches around the county have seen storm sewage discharged in the past 48 hours, after a near-constant blanket of rain on Saturday
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St Agnes voted among best places to work from home in UK
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A strong community, superfast broadband, great beaches and good pubs and top surf spots - what's not to like about St Agnes?
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Cornwall launches app that is your one stop for everything beachy
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It curates real time weather, tidal and sea condition data, alongside information about local facilities
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Which? ranks little fishing village as best Cornwall seaside spot
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Nationally, it only placed 23rd - our highest spot - while we have 10 on the list, with Newquay our lowest at 106th
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Cornish town with 'best beaches' that's been thriving for nearly 200 years
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If you know, you know
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Top 5 Amazon Prime products you need to take to a Cornish beach
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Stock up on essential beach items as the weather finally improves
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Cornwall named 'best place in UK' with 'unbelievable' views and must-visit bakery
Cornwall's Best Beaches
In a recent post on social media, fitness blogger Lauren revealed the "best" place in the UK. And according to the influencer, Cornwall is definitely worth a visit
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Sewage pollution warnings at 14 Cornish beaches today
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They come more than 48 hours after heavy rainfall
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Cornwall beach named by the Sunday Times as the UK's best is not the one you think
Cornwall's Best Beaches
It's also ranked the best in the South West - with Cornwall beaches taking up four spots in the regional top 10
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Cornwall beach pub prepares for 'epic' Euro 2024 big screen final
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The famous beach pub is gearing up for an epic night
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Places to visit in Cornwall that have been compared to holidays abroad
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There's nowhere truly like Cornwall, but people like to make comparisons
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Cornwall beaches today hit by sewage pollution alerts
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Some of Cornwall's most popular beaches have been hit with alerts
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Cornwall ice cream van dragged out to sea sparks wave of reaction
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“Not often the fish get treated to a Mr Whippy"
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