Porthcurno, Coastal village in St Levan, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
The golden sand beach of Porthcurno sits between granite cliffs, with turquoise waters creating a natural cove in southwestern Cornwall.
In 1870, Porthcurno became a crucial telecommunications hub when the first submarine telegraph cables connected the village directly to India.
The Minack Theatre, carved into the granite cliffs above Porthcurno Bay, presents theatrical performances against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.
The beach offers seasonal lifeguard services, public facilities, and a car park, while dogs face restrictions during July and August peak months.
Two parallel tunnels, constructed in 1941 to protect telegraph equipment during World War II, now form part of the Telegraph Museum Porthcurno.
Location: St Levan
Website: http://www.liskeard.gov.uk/
Address: Porthcurno, Penzance TR19, UK TR19 Porthcurno TR19 Porthcurno
Website: http://liskeard.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.04300,-5.65400
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:28
Cornwall features remote coves, historic manors, and ancient stone circles. These locations showcase the region's history, culture, and landscape. Visitors find medieval castles, lighthouses, underground caves, and fishing villages. The coast presents cliffs, beaches, and geological formations.
Logan Rock
1.3 km
Pedn Vounder
794 m
Museum of Global Communications
357 m
Treen Cliff
1.1 km
Treryn Dinas
1.3 km
St Levan's Church, St Levan
433 m
Cripp's Cove
1.4 km
The Logan Rock Inn
1.2 km
Porthcurno Beach
254 m
Porthgwarra Beach
1.5 km
Roskestal Farmhouse, Including Front Garden Walls And Gate-Piers
1.3 km
Porthchapel Beach
491 m
Porthgwarra Ullies
1.4 km
Barn Immediately North Of The Logan Rock Inn
1.2 km
Cross 150m south west of Rospletha
284 m
Cable Hut At Porthcurno Telegraph Station
201 m
Wayside cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m north east of the church
440 m
Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel
530 m
Barn And Adjoining Outbuilding At Aproximately 40 Metres North-North-East Of Roskestal Farmhouse
1.3 km
Cross At Sw378223
692 m
Black/White Runnel Stone daymark
1.7 km
Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church
450 m
World War Ii Tunnels At Porthcurno Telegraph Station
472 m
Red Runnel Stone daymark
1.8 km
Minack Point
349 m
Old Farmhouse And Adjoining Outbuilding At Approximately 15 Metres North Of Treen Farmhouse
1.2 km
Milestone At Sw377233
1.7 kmReviews
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