AN island just off the coast of Cornwall has become a popular place to visit among staycationers looking for a remote getaway. St Agnes, one of the islands in the Isles of Scilly , has a population of around 85 people due to its out of the way location. 4 St Agnes is the most southerly island in the Isles of Scilly which means it has a very secluded setting Credit: Getty 4 The beaches in St Agnes are particularly beautiful, with Bar and Periglis Cove being amongst the most popular Credit: Getty It’s the most southerly island in the Isles of Scilly and furthest from the main island of St Mary’s.
But its secluded setting and wild, unspoiled scenery are why so many people want to head there. There are plenty of beautiful beaches in St Agnes considered among the best in the world. Some of the most popular ones are Bar, Beady Pool and Periglis Cove.
Read more on UK islands ISLE GO Celeb-loved hotel on a tidal island that you can only visit at certain times of day SANDS GOOD Pretty UK beach where the 'forest meets the sea' - with miles of golden sand According to the travel photographer Gordon Stokes , Periglis is the most south westerly bathing beach in Britain. He said of it: "It's known as Mermaid's Beach because there's lots of mica in the sand which leaves people who sit on it with shiny scales attached to them." Bar is a sandbar which at low tide connects the islands of St Agnes and Gugh.
When the tide is out, it's a popular spot for bathing in the shallow waters and for .