Pictures of Praa Sands
in the county of 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.
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 Praa Sands
| Rinsey Head | (0.5 miles, 0.9 km) | Pictures |
| Poldown Caravan & Country Park | (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Prussia Cove | (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| River Valley Country Park | (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Trevarno Country Estate & Gardens | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| St Michaels Mount | (4.3 miles, 6.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Flambards Village | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Poldark Mines | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The National Seal Sanctuary | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Chysauster Ancient Village | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Tater Du Lighthouse | (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Godrevy Lighthouse | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Tregiffian Burial Chamber | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Tehidy Country Park | (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Carn Brae Castle | (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in Praa SandsAll attractions in CornwallComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Praa Sands
Porthleven, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (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, in the county of Cornwall (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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Gunwalloe, in the county of Cornwall (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SE)
The coast along here is of great beauty, there are grassy promontories, dramatic headlands, sandy coves, and picturesque harbours.
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Hayle, in the county of Cornwall (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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Lelant, in the county of Cornwall (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NW)
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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Penzance, in the county of Cornwall (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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Gweek, in the county of Cornwall (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction E)
Gweek existed as a thriving port for several hundred years, this fact is evidenced by the Old quays.
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Mousehole, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (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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Carbis Bay, in the county of Cornwall (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NW)
Carbis, is a deeply curving, sheltered bay of soft golden sand that makes it a haven for sea-bathing.
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Mullion, in the county of Cornwall (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SE)
One glance around this attractive town tells you that Mullion has always been a prosperous little place.
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Gwithian, in the county of Cornwall (8.4 miles, 13.4 km, direction N)
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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Camborne, in the county of Cornwall (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NE)
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Madron, in the county of Cornwall (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction W)
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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St Ives, in the county of Cornwall (8.9 miles, 14.3 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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Godrevy, in the county of Cornwall (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction N)
This hauntingly beautiful spot was initially made famous by centuries of shipwreck caused by perilous rocks scattered around its coast.
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All towns in CornwallComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby 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) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Praa Sands
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Praa Sands center |
| Camilla House | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction W) |
| Blue Seas Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction W) |
| Hotel Penzance | (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction W) |
| Tarbert Hotel | (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction W) |
| Polurrian Hotel | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SE) |
| Carbis Bay Hotel | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NW) |
| Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel | (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction E) |
| Park Grove Hotel | (13.8 miles, 22.1 km, direction E) |
| Hawthorne Dene Hotel | (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction E) |
| The Green Lawns Hotel | (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Praa Sands |
