Pictures of Constantine Bay
in the county of Cornwall
About Constantine Bay
Constantine Bay lies south of Padstow, and just a short distance from Trevose Head.
Here visitors will find a marvellous surf washed sandy beach backed by dunes where fences and marram grass has been planted to prevent erosion. Contrary currents make the sea somewhat turbulent at times, especially around the low headlands and rocky islands heading out into the ocean. However, during the season the beach is patrolled by lifeguards.
Booby's Bay is adjacent, rocky reefs make this particularly hazardous in swollen, gale lashed waters, but once the sea calms and recedes, it leaves behind dozens of rock pools, providing a happy hunting ground for small crab and other little creatures of the deep.
Constantine beach is popular with surfers, there is a surf shop and a local stores. However, parking is limited, but for the determined there is additional parking half a mile further along the road.
The North Cornwall Coast path passes the bay, giving spectacular sea and coastal views, this is backed by a hinterland of lovely Cornish villages, where you can often come across the unexpected, or a cosy tea-room in which to enjoy a delicious Cornish cream tea.
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 Constantine Bay
| Trevose Head Lighthouse | (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Prideaux Place | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Carnewas & Bedruthan Steps | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Newquay Zoo | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay | (8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Bodmin Jail | (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Shire Hall | (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Bodmin & Wenford Railway | (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Merlin's Cave | (14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Tintagel Castle | (14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Tintagel Old Post Office | (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Lanhydrock House | (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Rocky Valley | (15.8 miles, 25.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Callestock Cider Farm | (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| The Eden Project | (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in Constantine BayAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Constantine Bay
Porthcothan, in the county of Cornwall (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction S)
Wildlife, wild plants, flowers, and winding lanes are typical of this part of Cornwall where Porthcothan beach is backed by an area of low dunes.
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Padstow, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction E)
Padstow has become a phenomenon of the latter half of the 20th-century when Chef, Rick Stein, together with his endearing little dog, Chalky first burst upon our T.V. screens following the opening of his famous "Seafood Restaurant" which has since become a Mecca for fish and seafood lovers from all over the country and Europe.
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St Eval, in the county of Cornwall (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction S)
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Mawgan Porth, in the county of Cornwall (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction S)
The glorious, almost white sands of Mawgan Porth, matches the creamy tips of the tumbling waves lapping the shore of this lovely coastal resort.
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Rock, in the county of Cornwall (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction E)
Rock is known to have been visited by at least one Royal Prince.
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Polzeath, in the county of Cornwall (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NE)
This is an area of pleasant coves, delightful bays and quaint villages.
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New Polzeath, in the county of Cornwall (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NE)
New Polzeath overlooks the extensive sands at Hayles Bay, where westerly winds provide perfect conditions for surfers. Just north of New Polzeath you can find steps leading to a beautiful beach.
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Wadebridge, in the county of Cornwall (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction E)
This enchanting place, is close to Padstow and Rock which are now renowed as excellent surfing resorts.
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Newquay, in the county of Cornwall (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction S)
What a rare blessing Newquay has in its mile upon mile of sheltered, golden beaches that offer a safe haven for sun-worshippers and surfers alike.
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Port Isaac, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NE)
Port Isaac offers visitors many rich experiences from strolls around its ancient streets and narrow alleys criss-crossing the hillside, to simply standing on the top of a cliff watching the foaming waves of the changing tide.
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Port Gaverne, in the county of Cornwall (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NE)
The village itself was especially noted for Pilchards, a fact which caused many fishermen in the 19th-century to make this little place their home.
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Crantock, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction SW)
Situated on the River Gannel's estuary, Crantock beach offers low-tide sand backed by a broad expanse of dunes and low cliffs. It...
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Holywell, in the county of Cornwall (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SW)
This pretty place is quieter than most on this coastline, it has a golden sandy beach stretching to almost a mile which offers idyllic sun-bathing and swimming conditions.
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Bodmin, in the county of Cornwall (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction E)
Historically fascinating and naturally beautiful, this area of North Cornwall has so much to offer. Equidistant from both the...
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Perranporth, in the county of Cornwall (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction SW)
Perranporth has a spectacular golden sandy beach which stretches for about 3 miles along the coast.
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Newquay (Cornwall) Airport | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction S) |
| Newquay Station | (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction S) |
| Quintrel Downs Station | (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction S) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (40.4 miles, 65.0 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (66.6 miles, 107.2 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (69.2 miles, 111.3 km, direction E) |
| Constantine Bay to London | (223.4 miles, 359.4 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Constantine Bay
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Constantine Bay center |
| The Metropole | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction E) |
| The Windward Hotel | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction S) |
| Pine Lodge | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction S) |
| The Metro | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction S) |
| The Three Tees Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction S) |
| Edgcumbe Hotel | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction S) |
| Hotel Bristol | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction S) |
| Cliffdene Hotel | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction S) |
| Grand Palm Hotel | (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction S) |
| Holmwood Guest House | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction S) |
| All hotels in Constantine Bay |
