Carbis Bay is a hot spot in the summer for tourists, the beautiful sandy postcard beaches with the turquoise sea bring in all the second homeowners back to lovely Cornwall to admire everything it has to offer. Located just one mile off St Ives, Carbis bay is an ideal spot for families with toddlers as the sea in the bay is perfect for swimming but not great for the surf. During low tide, this opens up Porthkidney sands where you will find the RSPB bird sanctuary, an important habitat for the sea birds.
Mexico Towans Beach is directly in the middle of Hayle’s 4 miles of golden sand. This part of the beach is backed on by high sand dunes which are covered in marram grass but there are a couple of access points up and down the dunes. When the tide is out it shows off how big this beach is and despite the size it doesn’t get too busy during summer so there is plenty of room for the family and children to roam around.
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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