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in the town of Rosudgeon, in the county of Cornwall

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About Prussia Cove

Prussia Cove was the most noted smuggling cove between Penzance and Porthleven, Cornwall and named after the notorious eighteenth century smuggler John Carter, who called himself 'the King of Prussia'. Prussia cove is not a single cove, but comprises of Piskie's Cove, Bessy's Cove, and King's Cove.

Outstandingly beautiful with a history steeped in the days of shipwreck, pillage and smuggling. Prussia Cove can only be reached on foot or from the sea. A few cottages dot the cliffs above the cove where once John Carter, notorious smuggler, known as 'the King of Prussia' because of his likeness to Frederick the Great, and who owned and used the inn, also called 'The King of Prussia' as a cover for his daring smuggling activities. It was from Carter's nickname that the cove is said to have got its name.

A place of great beauty, the spectacular sea views make it well worth the half mile walk from the nearest car park. Ancient, almost lop-sided thatched fishing huts are still used to facilitate small fishing boats.

For a magical, traditional Cornish atmosphere of sheer enchantment, romantic Prussia Cove is hard to beat.

Places to visit include: St. Michaels Mount, Penzance, Newlyn and Land's End
Please see below for other recommended attractions and towns to visit near Prussia Cove.

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Recommended attractions near Prussia Cove

Rinsey Head	(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
St Michaels Mount	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Poldown Caravan & Country Park	(3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction E)	Pictures
River Valley Country Park	(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction N)	Pictures
Trevarno Country Estate & Gardens	(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction E)	Pictures
Chysauster Ancient Village	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Lanyon Quoit	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Men-an-Tol	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
The National Seal Sanctuary	(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Godrevy Lighthouse	(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction N)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Prussia Cove

Praa Sands, in the county of Cornwall (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction E)
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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Marazion, in the county of Cornwall (2.7 miles, 4.3 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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Porthleven, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (4.9 miles, 7.8 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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Penzance, in the county of Cornwall (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction W)
A jolly town with a year round holiday atmosphere, where everyone is made to feel welcome.
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Mousehole, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (5.6 miles, 9.0 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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Lelant, in the county of Cornwall (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction N)
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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Hayle, in the county of Cornwall (5.9 miles, 9.5 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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Carbis Bay, in the county of Cornwall (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction N)
Carbis, is a deeply curving, sheltered bay of soft golden sand that makes it a haven for sea-bathing.
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Madron, in the county of Cornwall (6.9 miles, 11.1 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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Gunwalloe, in the county of Cornwall (7.0 miles, 11.3 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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Nearby travel help

St. Erth Station	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction N)
Penzance Station	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction W)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(29.9 miles, 48.1 km, direction NE)
St. Mary's Airport	(40.8 miles, 65.6 km, direction W)
M5 Junction 31	(93.2 miles, 149.9 km, direction NE)
M5 Junction 30	(96.2 miles, 154.8 km, direction NE)
Prussia Cove to London	(251.3 miles, 404.4 km, direction E)

Accommodation & Hotels near Prussia Cove

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Camilla House	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W)
Blue Seas Hotel	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W)
Hotel Penzance	(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction W)
Tarbert Hotel	(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction W)
Carbis Bay Hotel	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N)
Polurrian Hotel	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction SE)
Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel	(15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction E)
Park Grove Hotel	(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction E)
Hawthorne Dene Hotel	(15.6 miles, 25.2 km, direction E)
The Green Lawns Hotel	(15.6 miles, 25.2 km, direction E)
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