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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
The UK beach that's 'better than the Maldives' revealed
Boasting pristine white sands and turquoise waters, Porthcurno Beach could be easily mistaken for a dreamy coastal destination in the Maldives. Located in West Cornwall, it ranked first for the best seaside area with warmer waters, in a study. Porthcurno Beach is a National Trust site backed by granite cliffs and is known for its sands being made of crushed sea shells, with larger pieces often washing up along the shore. Iglu Cruise's study analysed TripAdvisor 's top ten beaches in England alongside the average ocean temperatures in July, the Mirror reported. Porthcurno placed first, and has been praised on the review site for being 'better than the Maldives' by one visitor. They wrote: 'One of the best beaches in Cornwall, just returned from a week and visited Praa Sands, Carbis Bay and Porthcurno and this was our favourite. 'Spend the morning at the Minack Theatre soaking up the history and amazing views and then head to the beach for white sand and great surf.' Another called it a 'gorgeous beach', gushing over the 'unbelievable views' and adding, 'the sea was clear like as if you were abroad'. Someone else compared it to another tropical destination and said 'can you believe this is not the Caribbean!' Fistral Beach, also in Cornwall, followed Porthcurno in second place. Renowned as a perfect spot for surfing, the sandy beach boasts a backdrop of dunes and cliffs. While another Cornwall destination, Perranporth Beach, ranked third in the study. The seaside spot is three-miles long and is a popular choice for swimmers and surfers. Woolacombe Beach, in Devon, placed fourth with its golden sands and consistent waves. Tunnels Beaches ranked fifth. Visitors have to trek through a hand-carved historical tunnel to access its pebbled shore. In sixth place, Frinton-on-Sea Beach features and is located in Essex, followed by nearby Clacton-on-Sea Beach. Woolacombe Beach, in Devon, placed fourth with its golden sands and consistent waves Crosby Beach in Merseyside ranked eighth, while Brighton Beach in East Sussex came ninth, with Camber Sands placing tenth. In another study, Barafundle Bay in Pembrokeshire, Wales, was named the most-loved beach. The location is often described as having 'views reminiscent of the Caribbean'. With a beautiful green backdrop, the remote beach has turquoise waters and a golden sandy shore that mirrors what one might find on a tropical island.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- The Sun
The Cornish beach with whiter sand than Australia that's right next to a top-rated campsite
THERE'S a beach in Cornwall that has been called "as good as Australia" with soft white sand banks and bright blue seas. Porthcurno Beach is recognised for its natural beauty as well as it's famous outside theatre - and it's 10-minutes away from a much-loved campsite. 5 5 Porthcurno Beach is well-known for being beautiful and according to one visitor it's "as good as an Australian beach!" Someone else added: "When the sun comes out, you could be on any beach in the world. This beach is stunning. Pure white, soft sand." Another reason as to why Porthcurno has been compared to Australian and Caribbean beaches is its warmth. In fact, it's the beach is the second warmest in the UK outside the summer months. The Porthcurno Beach boasts an average temperature of 13.1C in autumn, which is still warm enough to enjoy, but worth taking an extra layer just to be on the safe side. The town is also home to the Minack Theatre, an open-air performance space that overlooks the ocean. And just a 10-minutes walk away from the beach, is Treen Farm Campsite, and nearly all the pitches have sea views too. All pitches are supplied with picnic benches so during the summer you can eat dinner alfresco. There are token-operated hot showers on site, toilets, washing up and laundry facilities too. On-site is a small shop for supplies like milk, eggs, bread rolls, local meats, wines and beers - as well as BBQs. Turkish resort just a four-hour flight from the UK with free child prices throughout the summer holidays 5 Every morning the shop has freshly baked croissants and pasties are available throughout the day. During busier times of the season, there are catering vans that pull up to the campsite up to three times a week. In the warmer months, the campsite even offers a short, morning meditation class. Anyone wanting to camp at Treen Farm Campsite cannot book as it operates on a first come, first served basis. The website warns that in peak season, it's best to arrive early to guarantee a pitch. To pitch a medium tent (3-4 man) cost £7 per night during peak season. There's an additional fee of £11 for adults during peak season, and £6 for children. The campsite is open between April 1 and October 5. It's highly-rated on Tripadvisor with visitors praising its "spectacular views" and "lovely site staff". 5 Another famous beach for white sands that is just around the corner is Pedn Vounder Beach. The beach is tucked away near Land's End and used to be a hidden gem, now it's very well-known and popular in the summer. Last year, Pedn Vounder Beach was named one of the best in the world. Ranking it 25th in the world, Big 7 wrote: " Cornwall has long been a summer getaway destination for local families, but its gorgeous coastline has caught the eye of international travellers. "Combining crystal clear blue water and white sand, it's proof that you don't need to hotfoot to the Caribbean for a tropical island-inspired getaway." Check out this Netflix-famous sandy beach an hour from London with 'excellent' water quality – and it's nowhere near the sea. And an . 5
