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Porthcurno Minack Theatre Cornwall
Porthcurno
Porthcurno is a cove situated on the south coast of the Penwith Peninsula, beyond Penzance. It is famous for its golden sand and turqiose water making it one of Cornwall's most visited beaches.
The Minack Theatre is set on the clifftop nearby and the Telegraph Museum is situated within the valley.
What is this beach like?
Porthcurno is a large sandy beach suitable for family beach days. It is seasonally lifeguarded. From here is is possible to swim to Pedn Vounder, one of Cornwall's most beautiful coves and an instagram hit.
Amenties and access
Porthcurno has a large car park, parking charges apply. There are toilets in the car park, charges apply, and a couple of cafes in the cove.
The beach is accessed via a gravel track and steep steps nearer the beach. It has deep, dry sand near the entrance.
Did you know...
...the Minack Theatre is in Porthcurno but it could have been a completely different story?