Pictures of Carbis Bay
in the county of Cornwall
About Carbis Bay
Carbis, is a deeply curving, sheltered bay of soft golden sand that makes it a haven for sea-bathing. The village of Carbis stands on a slope, it is a resort village of attractive hotels, inns and picturesque cornish cottages and old stone houses. It is an excellent area for fishing, yachting and surfing. There are glorious coastal walks along the shore and from the cliffs there are magnificent views of the sea. Close attractions include; Merlins Magic Land at Lelant and there is a nearby RSPB site.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Carbis Bay
| River Valley Country Park | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Chysauster Ancient Village | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Godrevy | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| St Michaels Mount | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Godolphin House & Garden | (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Trengwainton Garden | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Lanyon Quoit | (6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Men-an-Tol | (6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Prussia Cove | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Tehidy Country Park | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Rinsey Head | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Chun Castle | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Chun Quoit | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Poldown Caravan & Country Park | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Trevarno Country Estate & Gardens | (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in Carbis BayAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Carbis Bay
Lelant, in the county of Cornwall (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction SE)
The estuary on which the pretty holiday resort of Lelant stands is a paradise for bird watchers, it is also an old village with a long maritime history.
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St Ives, in the county of Cornwall (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction NW)
There is a magical quality surrounding the whole of the Cornish coast of which St.Ives is a small but special part.
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Hayle, in the county of Cornwall (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction E)
Three miles of golden sands backed by impressive sand dunes have made Hayle a perfect summer place for families to enjoy a holiday. It is an old town, made prosperous in the 18th-century when John Harvey opened his tin, copper and foundry business
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Gwithian, in the county of Cornwall (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NE)
Gwithian has a beautiful white sandy beach with frothy Atlantic rollers which act as a magnet for surfers, for this is one of...
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Zennor, in the county of Cornwall (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction W)
This hauntingly beautiful village stands starkly above cliifs that in parts are over 300ft above the sea.
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Marazion, in the county of Cornwall (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction S)
The picturesque village of Marazion with its quaint cottages, shops and pubs, is in a sublime position on the west Cornwall peninsula
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Madron, in the county of Cornwall (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SW)
The beautiful church dedicated to St.Maddern is the focal point of the village. Interestingly, it was once the village church...
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Penzance, in the county of Cornwall (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction SW)
A jolly town with a year round holiday atmosphere, where everyone is made to feel welcome.
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Praa Sands, in the county of Cornwall (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SE)
Magnificent gorse covered acres form a superb back drop to a seemingly endless stretch of golden sands which continues to draw countless visitors to Praa Sands.
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Camborne, in the county of Cornwall (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction E)
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Mousehole, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW)
This delightful coastal village, with its wealth of history, lovely old harbour and beautiful headland walks, makes an interesting base for exploring the superb scenery of Mount's Bay and Land's End.
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Pool, in the county of Cornwall (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction E)
Pool is situated between Cambourne and Redruth in an area that was once the centre of Cornwall's prosperous tin mining industry.
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Portreath, in the county of Cornwall (9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE)
Portreath lies on Cornwall's magnificent North-western coast, it occupies a picture-postcard valley setting of woods, streams and fine rural meadow-land, with its crowning glory being the beach lying beneath rugged cliffs topped with springy turf and heathers.
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Pendeen, in the county of Cornwall (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction W)
In this fascinating area of old Cornish Tin Mines, Pendeen Lighthouse, built in 1900 to guide shipping off the coast between Cape Cornwall and Gunard's Head, makes a striking feature.
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Trewellard, in the county of Cornwall (9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction W)
Looking at the quiet beauty of wave lashed Botallack Head you can see all that remains of one of the most successful of all Cornwall's mines.
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Carbis Bay Station | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Lelant Station | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction SE) |
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (26.7 miles, 42.9 km, direction NE) |
| St. Mary's Airport | (41.4 miles, 66.5 km, direction SW) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (92.5 miles, 148.8 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (95.4 miles, 153.5 km, direction E) |
| Carbis Bay to London | (250.6 miles, 403.3 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Carbis Bay
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Carbis Bay center |
| Carbis Bay Hotel | (0.3 miles, 0.6 km) |
| Hotel Penzance | (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction SW) |
| Tarbert Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SW) |
| Blue Seas Hotel | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction SW) |
| Camilla House | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction SW) |
| Polurrian Hotel | (15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction SE) |
| Rose in Vale Country House Hotel | (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction NE) |
| Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel | (17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction E) |
| Park Grove Hotel | (17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction E) |
| Atlantic View Hotel | (17.4 miles, 28.1 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in Carbis Bay |
