Constantine Bay

Simple pleasures

Constantine Bay is one of a number of beaches in Cornwall that local people will count among their favourites, including nearby contenders Booby’s Bay, Harlyn, Mother Ivey’s, Trevone and Treyarnon.

It’s an unspoilt beach – go somewhere else if you want flashy restaurants and massive shops – and is much-loved for its wide expanse of sand and great waves.

Constantine Bay – named after a 6th century saint – is three miles west of Padstow and, like much of this part of Cornwall, is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Flora and fauna also make it a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Lifeguards patrol in the summer and the lovely sand, rock pools and the chance for some gentle rock climbing offer simple pleasures to families.

• Dogs
• Family friendly
• Good surf
• Lifeguard
• Toilets