Which of these Cornish gems would you like to visit? Scroll to vote in our poll...
Several beaches are so sparklingly clean they've been awarded Blue Flag status With a subtropical microclimate, world-famous pasties and pretty seaside towns, a staycation in Cornwall is hard to beat. But it's the gorgeous beaches that are the biggest draw for many. Cornwall has Britain's longest coastline - a whopping 697km/433 miles in length – and over 400 beaches.
So it might be a challenge to choose just one. There's no need to feel overwhelmed, though, because here we've picked out eight gems, from wild and secluded beauty spots to family-friendly sandy stretches. Which one would you most like to visit? Vote in our poll.
.. Porthtowan Beach Cornwall has Britain's longest coastline and over 400 beaches.
So it might be a challenge to choose just one - here are eight of the best as chosen by MailOnline. Porthtowan Beach, seen here, is one of North Cornwall's best family-friendly beaches Described by Visit Cornwall as a 'soft sandy beach, surrounded by sheer cliffs', Porthtowan is one of North Cornwall's best family-friendly beaches. There's a children's play park and families will also find a wealth of rock pools to explore along the coastline.
Porthtowan has lifeguards from May 4 until September 29 and it's considered one of the region's best surfing beaches. Even better - it's been awarded Blue Flag status for the 2024 season, which means it meets the highest standards of seaside water qu.