Porthleven and Praa Sands
Porthleven
Porthleven,
with its narrow streets climbing the hillsides and its distinctive harbour,
was once a centre for boat building. Nowadays, the village successfully combines
the activities of a working fishing port with those of a popular holiday resort.
This is indeed a happy mix, creating a village alive with gift shops and galleries
trading alongside fishmongers, boatbuilders and chandlers.
Porthleven is also rapidly gaining itself a gastronomic reputation, such is the concentration of excellent places to eat and drink - and all within a few minutes' stroll of each other! And, to work off any indulgences, take a breathtaking coastal walk or relax on the sheltered beach, popular with families. .
Praa Sands
Praa Sands - a mile long sweep of sand and surf - lies a few miles west of
Porthleven and enjoys a reputation as one of Cornwall's finest family
beaches. Ideal for bathing, surfing and other watersports, the beach is
never crowded - even at the height of summer - and this small friendly resort
offers a range of places to stay, including seaside caravan and camping parks.
Beyond the golden sands, a landscape of rolling hills beckons, dotted with pretty villages, medieval churches and historic sites. There are magnificent views across Mount's Bay and the Lizard Peninsula from Tregonning Hill near Ashton, while to the west of Praa Sands lies Kenneggy Cove and, beyond that, the sheltered inlet ofPrussia Cove. Head east along the coast path and prepare to be impressed by the giant bluffs of Rinsey Head and Trewarvas Head, their engine houses perched majestically on the cliff edge.
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