Porthcurno Beach
Porthcurno, Penzance TR19 6JX
Open daily
free
About Porthcurno Beach
Location
Nearby Attractions
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
historicHidden in a granite valley above one of Cornwall's loveliest beaches, this extraordinary museum occupies the very tunnels from which Britain's submarine telegraph cables once fanned out across the world. Interactive displays reveal how Porthcurno became the nerve centre of Victorian global communications — a surprisingly gripping story told in the most atmospheric of settings.
0.3 km away
Pedn Vounder Beach
beachPedn Vounder Beach is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Rospletha, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.
0.7 km away
Minack Theatre
artsCarved from the clifftop above Porthcurno beach by Rowena Cade in the 1930s, the Minack is one of the world's most extraordinary performance venues. The granite seating terraces tumble down to a stage set against the open Atlantic — a backdrop no set designer could improve upon. Productions run through the summer season; the exhibition centre tells the remarkable story of its creation.
0.7 km away
Logan Rock
naturalLogan Rock is a worthwhile natural stop near Treen, valued for open views, sea air and the kind of landscape that gives Cornwall much of its identity. It rewards slow exploration, whether that means a clifftop walk, a pause at a viewpoint or simply taking in the changing weather and light.
1.5 km away
Porthgwarra Cove
beachPorthgwarra Cove is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Porthgwarra, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.
1.5 km away
Treryn Dinas
historicAn impressive Iron Age cliff castle on the headland above Logan Rock, Treryn Dinas occupies one of the most dramatic defensive positions in Cornwall. The promontory fort's multiple ramparts are still clearly visible, and the clifftop walk around the headland rewards with vertiginous views over the Atlantic towards the Lizard.
1.6 km away