Sandy beaches in West Cornwall

The biggest ever survey of travel journalists has recently been conducted, and saw over 100 of the UK’s most influential travel writers interviewed, including the likes of Simon Calder and Ben Fogle. With its stunning coastline it’s little wonder that beaches in Cornwall were voted the best in the UK, with Watergate Bay and Porthcurno Beach coming out as the favourites. With more than 150 beaches and 300 miles of coastline, there’s many to choose from, so here is a small selection of our personal favourites. Grab your towel, bucket and spade and pay a visit to these West Cornwall spots…