Crantock is located one mile away from Newquay next to the Gannel Estuary. Home to expansive beaches and big sand dunes, this popular location will be home to many tourists during the summer months. Another popular destination for surfing is facing the Atlantic. You will see surfers at different skill levels going out catching some waves and once you’re done there you can have a very traditional Cornish cream tea and even a beer afterward at the pubs nearby.
Porthminster Beach is located inbetween Hayle and St Ives, being so close to St Ives this beach can get quite busy during summer time other than that its a great family friendly beach with RNLI Lifeguard patrolling the summertime. Porthminster holds amazing golden sand and without a doubt one of Cornwall’s finest beaches. Backing on to the beach is a sloping grassy hillside with some great facilites for you to use. On a sunny day you can see all the boats leaving St Ives harbour and at very low tide this beach joins up with the Harbour beach in St Ives forming a bigger beach, although if you do this please be careful as the tide can come in quickly.
Crackington Haven Tidal Pool is located in North Cornwall situated in Crackington Haven town. This village doesn’t attract a whole lot of people due to not having much amenities but its a beautiful town.
The Crackington Haven Tidal Pool is a hidden gem nestled in right hand side of Crackington Haven Beach. This natural sea pool is actually joins up with the sea so please be careful when entering the sea and ensure the conditions are as calm as they can be. Crackington Haven Tidal Pool invites wild swimmers and those looking for fun in the sun. Take a dive into the cold still waters of tranquility. This particular tidal pool is popular with cold swimming lovers and couples alike with most action between the summer months but if you love a challenge then winter cold dip is the perfect time.
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