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Praa Sands & Porthleven

Praa Sands has an excellent reputation for having a beautiful, family friendly beach. Its mile long stretch of sand is perfect for watersports and sand castle lovers. This small resort offers good quality food and accommodation, and is the perfect location for those who want to be near the sea, but not in the centre of one of West Cornwall's larger resorts.

A few miles east of Praa Sands lies the fishing port of Porthleven. Throughout the harbour a wonderful mix of local craft shops, fishmongers, restaurants and inns can be found. Porthleven has rapidly gained a great selection of good quality places to eat out. From family friendly pubs to seafood restaurants, serving local, fresh produce. Porthleven is the perfect location to while away a day, meandering through its narrow streets, lazing on the beach and eating an ice cream whilst watching the boats come and go in the tranquil harbour.

Porthleven Photo: Digital Presentations / VisitCornwall

Porthleven Photo: Digital Presentations / VisitCornwall

 Praa Sands Beach

Praa Sands Beach

Porthleven Beach

Porthleven Beach