Perranporth Beach
Perranporth Beach is a popular family holiday destination located on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a 2-mile (3.2 km) long beach that faces the Atlantic Ocean and Perran Bay.
- Sandy Beach: Perranporth Beach is a wide sandy beach, making it ideal for sunbathing, sandcastle building, and beach games.
- Rock Pools and Caves: When the tide is out, the beach offers numerous rock pools and caves to explore, providing a fun and educational experience for visitors.
- Surfing: The beach is a popular surfing location, attracting surfers of all levels. Visitors can enjoy surfing, bodyboarding, and kite surfing.
- Lifeguard Beach Patrols: From May to September, the beach is patrolled by lifeguards, ensuring the safety of swimmers and water sports enthusiasts.
- Bathing Safety: Perranporth Beach is generally safe for bathing, but there are dangerous rip currents around Chapel Rock at ebb tides, so visitors should be cautious.
- Sand Dunes: The beach is backed by extensive sand dunes known as Penhale Sands, which reach nearly a mile inland. These dunes are used for orienteering competitions and provide a unique landscape for exploration.
