Golden Sands and Rolling Waves
Located on the north coast, we are ideally situated for you to explore some of the county’s finest beaches, many of which are just a skimming stone’s throw away from our Cornwall holiday resort.
We’ve put together a mini guide to some of the region’s finest stretches of sand, to help inspire you further.
No guide to Cornwall’s best beaches is complete without the inclusion of our nearest beach – Portreath. The large beach has soft fine sand, with shingle below the shore line and is popular with families.
The harbour wall and “rocky” is well-known by surfers for its “vortex” surf break. Nearby you’ll find lots of cafes, serving up a variety of snacks, meals and drinks.
Distance from Gwel an Mor: 3-minute drive.
Owned by the National Trust, Godrevy takes the brunt of the Atlantic swell and is one of the more exposed beaches of the North Coast.
From buckets and spades on sunny summer days to classic rugged Cornish splendour on a stormy winter’s day, Godrevy has it all.
Distance from Gwel an Mor: 15-minute drive.
One of the best beaches in Cornwall (and only a short distance from our resort), Porthtowan Beach is a place where you can freshen up and get active or chill out with a sunset cocktail at the beach bar.
Distance from Gwel an Mor: 15-minute drive.
Good Beach Guide Recommended in 2015, this huge beach has a great reputation in Cornwall.
With golden sand washed by the Atlantic Ocean, it is ideal for families, walkers, surfers and even horses. Dogs must be kept on leads between July and August.
Distance from Gwel an Mor: 25-minute drive.
This crescent of golden sand, framed by a glittering bay, has glorious views across to Godrevy Lighthouse, inspiration for Virginia Woolf’s famous novel ‘To the Lighthouse’.
With the benefit of the mildest climate in the UK along with waving palm trees and translucent waters, there is a definite tropical feel to the place.
Distance from Gwel an Mor: 25-minute drive.
Perhaps the best known of all Cornwall’s beaches, Fistral is a hugely popular beach in Cornwall. Famed for its surfing prowess, Fistral is the place for beginners and surfing pros to test their skills.
The beach itself is large but can become a little crowded in the summer months.
Distance from Gwel an Mor: 35-minute drive.
Just up the north coast is the small village of Holywell Bay, which boasts a lovely sandy beach.
Go body boarding in the water, storm watch in winter or stroll across the sands with the dog, Holywell is also an ideal place to just sit on the beach and read a good book while the kids play in the stream or enjoy the waves.
Distance from Gwel an Mor: 35-minute drive.
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