With a subtropical microclimate, world-famous pasties and pretty seaside towns, a staycation in Cornwall is hard to beat. But it’s the gorgeous beaches that are the biggest draw for many.

Cornwall has long been a favourite holiday destination for families – and no wonder. It’s a bucket-and-spade paradise – with ...

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Sennen Cove sits just north of Land's End (Getty Images) The sands at Sennen Cove are some of Cornwall’s best for a beach holiday, with great waves, shops and cafes servicing the stunning ...

Nestled near Land's End, a secluded beach provides a serene escape from the summer throngs. Known as Nanjizal Beach or Mill ...

Devon also beat Cornwall in our previous best seaside towns survey, where Dartmouth, Devon’s top-rated contender, scored 79%, beating Cornwall’s highest-placed beach town of St Mawes.

Described by Visit Cornwall as a ‘soft sandy beach, surrounded by sheer cliffs’, Porthtowan is one of North Cornwall’s best family-friendly beaches. There’s a children’s play park and ...

Cornwall has long been a favourite holiday destination for families – and no wonder. It’s a bucket-and-spade paradise – with more than 300 beautiful, sandy beaches – but the attraction ...