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Perranporth Beach, Perranporth

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Spend a fun day in the sun on 4.83 km (3 mi) Perranporth Beach. Located on the north coast of Cornwall, this beach is known as a premier swimming and surfing destination. Learn to ride the waves by taking lessons from the local surf school, or take the kids to search the many rock pools for lingering sea creatures. The beach is only a few minutes' walk from the main street of Perranporth, which offers restaurants, shops, and accommodations. Stop by the beachside bar, The Watering Hole, and try a pint of famous Cornish ale. A visit to Perranporth Beach represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Perranporth trip itinerary site to plot your vacation.
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  • By John-the-Phone
    Big wide beach. Clean and good for surfing. Watch out for the tide times so you don't get caught out exploring the caves as the tide comes back.  more »
  • By alliescott18
    Decided to try our luck on the way back from a morning at the seal sanctuary. Wow! Beautiful beach! My dog is not well socialised and although friendly once introduced correctly, I prefer to not let....  more »
  • By amazonflash
    A wild and beautiful bay, perfect in the sun and a lovely spot for sunsets. Framed by cliffs (where you can enjoy spectacular views from the coast path) this is a perfect sandy beach for a family...  more »
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  • By Colin harvey
    Great beach with good surf, but gets busy in the school holidays, VERY dog friendly. 🤙🏄
  • By Josie S
    Lovely beach. Had a great day here
  • By Leeny Power
    Stunning. Beautiful. Well worth a visit. Sunset is the most amazing sight, worth staying late for.
  • By mark addy
    Nice, clean ( although there are dogs on it) great beach bar Watering hole. A sandy beach close to everything shops, toilets..
  • By Farrah Barker
    A stunning beach. breath taking views white sandy beaches crystal clear sea. Locals are very friendly. my dog was welcomed in most places and had free run of the beach.
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