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Rinsey Head, from SEAMEADS, Praa sands, Cornwall

About Praa Sands

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. Backed by high dunes, the beach offers a sheltered haven to sun-bathers and swimmers; although there are signs warning against swimming at low tide. There is excellent surfing even the winter! The keen walker can enjoy scenic walks along well trodden cliff paths. Spring comes early in these parts, there can sometimes be an abundance of early wild plants and flowers to be found in crevices along the cliff top. Nearby Rinsey Head and Trewavas have old copper mines and Portleven has a large harbour built in the 19th-century for the export of copper and tin.

There are many lovely spots to visit around Praa. There is a diverse range of holiday accommodation including a cliff top caravan and camping park. Praa Sands golf club occupies a magnificent setting overlooking Mount's Bay and there is no shortage of things to do or places to explore. Attractive Helston is a short distance inland, the rugged Lizard Peninsular is within easy driving distance. All in all, Praa makes an exciting base from which to explore the exhilarating Cornish coast.

Places to visit: Poldhu Point for the Marconi memorial, The Lizard Peninsula, St.Michaels Mount and Newlyn.

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Porthleven

(3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction E)

Porthleven has two picturesque harbours - the inner harbour is lined with dazzling white cottages, with the walls of the outer harbour giving shelter from the often tumultuous seas...

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Marazion from St Michaels Mount, Cornwall

Marazion

(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NW)

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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Hayle

(6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction N)

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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Penzance in Cornwall

Penzance

(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction W)

A jolly town with a year round holiday atmosphere, where everyone is made to feel welcome...

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Mousehole Harbour

Mousehole

(7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction W)

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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Rinsey Head, Cornwall, between Helford and Penzance

Rinsey Head

(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)

Rinsey Head is a headland on the south Cornish coast, with spectacular views towards West Cornwall with St Michael’s Mount,.....

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Poldown Caravan & Country Park

(1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction SE)

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Piskies Cove, near Helston, Cornwall

Prussia Cove

(1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction W)

Prussia Cove was the most noted smuggling cove between Penzance and Porthleven, Cornwall and named after the notorious eighteenth.....

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Godolphin House

Godolphin House & Garden

(2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction NE)

Ancient and atmospheric house and garden set within an historic estate, containing an important medieval garden with remains of.....

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River Valley Country Park

(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NW)

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Harbour Inn in Porthleven, Cornwall, England4 stars

Harbour Inn

Porthleven, Cornwall, England (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SE)
Overlooking Portleven Harbour, The Harbour Inn offers spacious rooms with en suite facilities. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, there is also a traditional restaurant, a cosy bar and sea views....
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Ennys in Saint Hilary, Cornwall, England5 stars

Ennys

Saint Hilary, Cornwall, England (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NW)
Ennys is a Georgian country estate situated just 2 miles inland of Marazion and St Michael’s Mount. The beautiful gardens feature an outdoor swimming pool and rare grass tennis court....
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Wheal Rodney Holiday Lodges in Marazion, Cornwall, England

Wheal Rodney Holiday Lodges

Marazion, Cornwall, England (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction NW)
Situated down a country lane, Wheal Rodney Holiday Lodges features an indoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. Its lodges feature a fully equipped kitchenette, lounge area and give the freedom o...
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Premier Inn Helston in Helston, Cornwall, England3 stars

Premier Inn Helston

Helston, Cornwall, England (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction E)
Located between Falmouth and Penzance, Premier Inn Helston is half a mile from Flambards Theme Park, providing the perfect base from which to explore southwest Cornwall, with its beautiful beaches and...
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Treloar House in Hayle, Cornwall, England

Treloar House

Hayle, Cornwall, England (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction NW)
Treloar House is a detached property situated less than 100 meters from the A30 and just 2 miles outside of the small town of Hayle. The house offers free Wi-Fi and an ample amount of free private par...
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Nearby travel help

St. Erth Station(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NW)
Hayle Station(6.1 miles, 9.7 km, direction N)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport(28.7 miles, 46.3 km, direction NE)
St. Mary's Airport(42.6 miles, 68.5 km, direction W)
M5 Junction 31(91.5 miles, 147.2 km, direction NE)
M5 Junction 30(94.5 miles, 152.1 km, direction NE)
Praa Sands to London(249.6 miles, 401.6 km, direction E)

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