Perranporth sits on the north coast of Cornwall about 8 miles from Newquay which is the main tourist town in the area. At low tide, Perranporth beach is about 3 miles long and is backed by sand dunes and behind them and Perranporth Golf Club. The main attraction here is the beach but the par 72 golf course is a traditional links course built in 1927 and if you like a testing and quality course, this is a great choice.
Perranporth itself is primarily known for the beach, thinks golden sands and great surf and that is Perranporth. The beach is simply beautiful, to the west end you have the village which is quite a large village for the area. The village has a good range of shops selling everything you need for a day at the beach. There are numerous surf shops here as well selling boards, clothing, wetsuits and offering surf board hire. There is plenty of parking here although it does get busy in the summer and the co-op has all of the food that you need.
The beach at Perranporth is the primary reason for visiting and it is a stunner! There are RNLI lifeguards at the beach during the main holiday season, please swim between the flags because there are strong rip currents. The beach faces west and picks up the Atlantic swells meaning great surf. If you are a beginner, surf between the black and white flags and there are surf schools here that can tach you. If you just want to body surf or mess about in the waves, this beach is fantastic! For families, the beach offers great sand castle building, the sand is fine and the beach is clean and there are also rock pools to explore. Behind the beach, the South West Coast Path runs along, ideal for dog walks or just viewing the seascape. In summary, if you have never been before, expect something that will be beyond your expectations, it is a fantastic place for a holiday.
There are a small number of large holiday cottages in Perranporth listed here. The limited availability of holiday homes means that they are popular and get booked up quickly. You can also find a range of beachside caravan parks around Perranporth here if there is no private holiday home accommodation. If you want to buy a static caravan or lodge, the nearby Silverbow Country Park has caravans for sale on site and is a short drive away. Perranporth is a great beach holiday destination, you will not be disappointed.
