Porth Chapel

The immaculate sand, sea and granite of Porthchapel Cove, reached only by a difficult rocky descent which has claimed many victims!
The immaculate sand, sea and granite of Porthchapel Cove, reached only by a difficult rocky descent which has claimed many victims!
The beautiful but difficult to climb down to beach at Porthchapel has now (May 2018) been sadly been swept clean of all the sand in this image by the winter storms, leaving only rocks. From this photo I estimate that a depth of 3 metres of sand has been washed away.

Popular places to visit

Minack Theatre showing general coastal views and views as well as a large group of people

Minack Theatre

Find a spot on the grassy terraces and enjoy unobstructed views of the stage and sea in this remarkable outdoor theater carved into Cornwall’s rugged coastline.

Minack Theatre
Porthcurno Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and swimming

Porthcurno Beach

Stroll along this spectacular bay and admire its turquoise waters, white sand and intriguing rock formations, including a precariously balanced stone.

Porthcurno Beach
Pedn Vounder Beach Cornwall England

Pedn Vounder Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Pedn Vounder Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Penzance. Wander the seaside in this quaint area.

Pedn Vounder Beach
Logan\'s Rock featuring landscape views and a beach

Logan Rock

Hear fantastic tales of witchery and marvel at this swaying boulder, which was famously removed by a naval fleet as a prank.

Logan Rock
Land\'s End showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and a sunset

Land's End

Hike along cliff-top trails above the Atlantic and visit interactive, family-friendly attractions at this charming area on the southwestern edge of the country.

Land's End
#LifeAtExpedia The weather is not always great for sunbathing in the UK but the sunset rarely disappoints.

Sennen Cove Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sennen Cove Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Penzance. Wander the seaside in this quaint area.

Sennen Cove Beach

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Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path

Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path

Penzance Cornwall
Panoramic sea views overlooking the beach – on the South West Coast Path
2 bedroom accommodation in Porthcurno

2 bedroom accommodation in Porthcurno

Porthcurno
2 bedroom accommodation in Porthcurno
Godrevy

Godrevy

3 out of 5
Godrevy The Old Hotel The Valley Penzance England
Godrevy
Trendrennen Farm B&B

Trendrennen Farm B&B

4 out of 5
Treen Street Penzance England
Trendrennen Farm B&B
Compact traditional cottage - Coastal Village of Treen

Compact traditional cottage - Coastal Village of Treen

Penzance St Levan
Compact traditional cottage - Coastal Village of Treen
No.1 Gladys' Orchard

No.1 Gladys' Orchard

Sennen
No.1 Gladys' Orchard
Bosistow Farmhouse

Bosistow Farmhouse

3 out of 5
Higher Bosistow Farmhouse St. Levan Penzance England
Bosistow Farmhouse
Faraway Cottage

Faraway Cottage

2 out of 5
Faraway Cottage St. Levan Penzance England
Faraway Cottage
Old Success Inn

Old Success Inn

4 out of 5
Old Success Inn Penzance England
Old Success Inn
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