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Porthcurno — United Kingdom
Tropical & turquoise

Porthcurno

Cornwall · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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A startlingly turquoise cove of white shell sand beneath the Minack, the theatre hewn into Cornwall's granite cliffs.

In season the water at Porthcurno (Cornwall, United Kingdom) reaches about 17°C. Best months: Jun-Sep.

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Sea temperature
~17°C in the warm season
Water
Startlingly clear turquoise
Sand
Fine white shell sand
Swimming
Cool but clear and sheltered in the cove
Surf
Small waves
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
A white-sand cove below the cliff-carved Minack open-air theatre
Beach type
Tropical & turquoise
Region
Europe

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Porthcurno: frequently asked questions

Where is Porthcurno?

Porthcurno is at Cornwall, on the coast of United Kingdom.

What is the sea temperature at Porthcurno?

In the warm season the sea at Porthcurno reaches about 17°C. Startlingly clear turquoise.

When is the best time to visit Porthcurno?

The best time to visit Porthcurno is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Porthcurno have?

Porthcurno has fine white shell sand.

Is Porthcurno good for swimming?

Cool but clear and sheltered in the cove.

Can you surf at Porthcurno?

Small waves.

Photo: Fossick OU (CC BY-SA 3.0) · source