[Cornwall] Hidden Beach

Emerald sea water, golden sand beach, enjoying the sea breeze blowing towards you, watching the surfers surfing, saying goodbye to the cold and welcoming summer. The sea here is not the lazy Mediterranean style, but the poetry written by the wind and waves of the Atlantic Ocean. 🌊 Must-visit beaches: From surfing paradise to fairytale white sand** 1. **Porthcurno Beach** → **Highlights**: Crescent-shaped white sand beach, Tiffany blue water, backed by the open-air theater "Minack Theatre" (reservation required). → **How ​​to Play**: Explore the reef caves at low tide, and bring your own picnic blanket for the sunset show. 2. **Fistral Beach, Newquay** → **Highlights**: The surfing capital of the UK, the waves are high enough for beginners, renting a board + lessons is about £45/2 hours. → **How ​​to play**: Every September at the "Boardmasters Music Festival", a double hit of surfing + open-air concerts. 3. **Kynance Cove** → **Highlight**: BBC selected "Europe's most beautiful bay", the contrast between red and green rock walls and creamy white sand is magical. → **How ​​to Play**: Walk to the sea cave "The Drawing Room" at low tide and take selfies with the natural rock frame. 🚗 Transportation Planning - **Self-driving is the best choice**: → It takes about 5 hours from London, the A30 highway is picturesque, and you can stop at "Dartmoor National Park" along the way. → We recommend Enterprise for car rentals. There is no handling fee for returning the car to another location in Cornwall. - **Car-free guide**: → Take the train to Penzance, then transfer to the bus "Land's End Coaster" for a one-day ticket of £10, which connects the main beaches. → In summer, the “open-top sightseeing bus” travels from St Ives to Land’s End. The wind is strong but the view is unbeatable. **🏄 Activity list: Advanced ways to go beyond sunbathing** 1. **Cliff walk**: → **Route**: St Ives to Zennor (South West Coast Path section), 6 miles, 4 hours. → **Highlights**: Encounter wild seals and drink local cider at the end point "Tinners Arms" to relieve fatigue. 2. **Intertidal Zone Adventure**: → **Guided Tour**: Marine Discovery Penzance (£25/person), looking for starfish and hermit crabs. → **Equipment**: Rubber boots and scoop nets are provided, child-friendly. 3. **Retro Mine Experience**: → **Geevor Tin Mine**: Go deep into the 17th century mine and experience tin mining (£15 including guided tour). → **How ​​to play**: Miner's lunch "Stargazy Pie" (Cornish dark cuisine with fish head sticking out of the pie). **🦞 Seafood and local cuisine** → **Padstow**: Rick Stein’s Fish & Chips (fried cod £14, served with lemon mayonnaise). → **Market Treasure Hunt**: Buy a Cornish Cream Tea Set (scone + clotted cream + jam £5) at Truro Farmer’s Market (Saturday). **📅 Best time and festivals** - **May-June**: Tourists are not overwhelming, wild flowers cover the cliffs, and the water temperature is still low (3mm wetsuit is required for surfing). - **September**: Boardmasters Music Festival, Falmouth Oyster Festival (oysters + champagne £15/set). - **Avoid July-August**: Accommodation prices double and passing cars are difficult on the narrow beach road.