Porthcurno is a cove near the far western tip of Cornwall, set beneath cliffs between the Logan Rock headland and the Minack Theatre.

What is Porthcurno known for?

It is renowned for its beach of white crushed-shell sand and clear sea, and for the clifftop Minack Theatre overlooking the bay.

What is there to do in Porthcurno?

You can relax on the white sands, see a performance or visit the Minack Theatre on the cliffs, and walk the coast path to the Logan Rock headland.

What is the Minack Theatre?

The Minack is an open-air theatre carved into the cliffs above Porthcurno beach, with terraced seating set against the open Atlantic as a backdrop.

Is Porthcurno worth visiting?

Yes. The combination of white-shell sands, turquoise water and the dramatic Minack Theatre makes Porthcurno one of Cornwall's most striking beaches.

Porthcurno: White Sand & the Minack

Porthcurno beach is sheltered by the Logan Rock headland (shown below). Its beach is renowned for its white crushed seashells. The open air theatre - The Minack Theatre - is situated on the cliffs to the west of Porthcurno beach and the beach and Logan Rock headland form a stunning backdrop to the stage.

Sea Fishing in Porthcurno

There is good fishing to be had around this area. Species caught will include mackerel, bass, pollack, wrasse, trigger fish, dogfish and turbot.

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