Set on the sparkling shores of Mount’s Bay in south west Cornwall, halfway between Penzance and the Lizard Peninsula, Praa Sands is a charming coastal village with a spectacular mile-long beach on its doorstep.
If you’re dreaming of a proper Cornish beach holiday, Praa Sands more than fits the bill. Although the stunning white sand, bright turquoise waters and lush grassy sand dunes make Praa Sands look almost tropical, the relaxed, beachy pace of life here is typically Cornish. With ample space for sandcastles and beach games, lots of rockpools, lifeguard cover and beachside facilities, it’s perfect for family holidays, while also offering some of the best surfing conditions on Cornwall’s south coast.
No beach break is complete without fish and chips, ice creams and sunset drinks watching the waves, and your holiday in Praa Sands will be no different thanks to its handful of pubs, shops and eateries. Make sure to visit the aptly-named Sandbar, right on the edge of the beach and a lovely spot for dinner whilst watching the sunset over the sea.
From Praa Sands, you can join the South West Coast Path and enjoy beautiful coastal walks, discovering many hidden beaches and sheltered coves, including the idyllic and unspoilt Rinsey Cove to the east and Prussia Cove to the west.
Away from the beach, Praa Sands village has lots to keep you occupied, from rounds of golf at the golf club to ghost hunting! Pengersick Castle is said to be haunted by over 20 ghosts, the most commonly sighted being the apparition of a monk, and, if you’re feeling brave, there are regular ghost hunting tours. Thanks to its many hidden inlets, this stretch of Cornwall was infamous for its smuggling, and Praa Sands is said to be the birthplace of the notorious smuggler, John Carter, the King of Prussia.
Sure to be one of your favourite things about your holiday in Praa Sands is that several of West Cornwall’s most famous attractions can be reached within a coastal walk or easy drive. Visit St Micheal’s Mount, a fairytale-esque castle on a tidal island off the shores of Marazion, Mousehole’s perfectly pretty harbour and famous Christmas light display, and the ancient streets of Penzance. Travel to St Ives and explore the cobbled streets and many art galleries and take time to discover the Lizard Peninsula’s stunning coves and ancient fishing villages.
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