Cornwall’s stunning coastlines have received accolades, with two of its beaches being named among Europe’s finest. These Cornish gems have secured their spots alongside breathtaking shores in countries such as Italy and Greece.
Travel experts have awarded Kynance Cove the tenth spot on The World’s 50 Best Beaches list for 2025, placing it above rivals from Spain, Albania, Iceland, and France to claim its impressive ranking.
Not to be outdone, Porthcurno Beach has also clinched the 23rd position on the prestigious list.
The team behind World’s 50 Best Beaches commented: “Welcome to the 2025 list of Europe’s 50 Best Beaches, as voted on by over 1,000 travel professionals, including our judges, Beach Ambassadors and our own World’s 50 Beaches team. We hope this list inspires you to plan your next beach vacation.”
Kynance Cove
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This unique beach sits at the edge of the wild Lizard Peninsula. It’s a place for adventurers for when the tide is out visitors can venture into the rock pools and through caves. The area has also been used as a location in the House of the Dragon series.
Access can be tricky but it’s worth it. The nearest place to park is 10 minutes away and the path down is quite steep. The Kynance Cove Beach Cafe is always a popular choice with visitors too.
National Trust says: “A tidal beach for the adventurous, famous for its white sand, turquoise sea and rock stacks. Extremely busy with limited parking throughout July, August and September.”
Porthcurno Beach
This beautiful Cornwall beach has been described as ‘just like’ Spain’s Costa Brava but with ‘no noise.’ In recently revealing their pick of UK beach ‘destination dupes,’ staycation experts at holidaycottages.co.uk hailed this Cornwall beach so beautiful that it’s been compared to Costa Brava.
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Porthcurno Beach, located in West Cornwall, is renowned for its beautiful, sheltered bay with golden sand and clear turquoise waters. It’s a popular spot for swimming, surfing, and relaxation, offering stunning views of the surrounding cliffs and coastline. The beach is accessible via a car park and a short walk, with facilities including toilets, a café, and the Minack Theatre nearby.
