As with much of Cornwall’s coastline, Treyarnon Bay boasts tales of wrongdoings, shipwrecks, pirates, and smuggling. Nowadays, the main draw to holidays in Treyarnon Bay is the gorgeous V-shape beach guarded by rugged cliffs and breathtaking edifices forming a valley of fine, golden sand.
The west facing beach promises long sunny afternoons sunbathing and splashing around in the foamy waters. It really is a super beach which has become a popular destination, attracting visitors of all ages. Set up camp in the plentiful tiny coves and crevices and get busy building sandcastles, donning sunglasses and reading a good book, or just kick back and relax watching the waves roll in.
Enjoy hours of fun and relaxation when on holiday in Treyarnon Bay. Have fun exploring the bay’s hundreds of rock pools, each teeming with marine life from teeny fish to crabs of all shapes and sizes. Bring shrimp nets, fishing rods and crab lines, and release the sea creatures back to the ocean for a fast and furious race back to their rock pool. One particularly big rock pool known locally as the Natural Swimming pool is big and deep enough to swim - perfect for teaching beginners.
The rest of the beach is made up of clean, yellow sand for castle building, ball games and kite flying, and a small stream runs across the beach providing a popular asset for endless hours of dam making. Romantic sand dunes crown the top of the beach, close to where ice cream and food vans park in the summer months.
In peak periods the bay is patrolled by lifeguards who will keep watch over swimmers bouncing in the Atlantic surf. Treyarnon Bay was one of the first in the country to offer surfing lessons in the 1950s. It remains a popular bay for surfing and bodyboarding, especially for beginners. The best surf is on an incoming or full tide, and if you don’t have your own board, there are plenty of nearby providers where you can hire them.
A Treyarnon Bay holiday has plenty to offer dog owners as the area is dog-friendly all year around. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, walkers have plenty of coastline to explore. The cliff paths surrounding Treyarnon Bay out to the headland are exceptional.
At the mouth of the bay is a grass-topped rock formation called Treyarnon Island which is home to sea breeding birds. Stop and rest on one of the benches and pause to take in the breathtaking views of the craggy cliffs. On a clear day, you can see from Newquay all the way to St Ives. It’s a lovely place to watch the waves crash and collide against the rocks and keep an eye out for dolphins and seals who often come to play in the surf.
Book a holiday in Treyarnon Bay for coastal walks, surfing, swimming, and good old-fashioned days relaxing on the beach.
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