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    10 Beaches You Wouldn't Believe Are In Cornwall, England

    Caribbean, eat your heart out. If it's clear blue water, soft white sand and fantastic surf you're after, Cornwall, England is where it's at.

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    1. Carbis Bay

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    Aquamarine water lapping at soft, golden sand, you'd be forgiven for mistaking this stunning beach for the shores of St Lucia.

    2. Porthcurno

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    Among the top ten beautiful bays in the world, Porthcurno is overlooked by the famous Minack open air theatre and its sheltered location makes it a top summer hotspot.

    3. Crantock Beach

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    Chosen by BBC Coast as Britain's best beach, Crantock boast over 900 metres of golden sand and is a popular surf spot.

    4. Watergate Bay

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    Not only is Watergate Bay a stunning beach, but it's also home to Jamie Oliver's restaurant, Fifteen, and a hot spot for surfing.

    5. Marazion

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    With its very own ancient island accessible by a granite causeway, this beach is both beautiful and intriguing.

    6. Porthminster

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    St Ives is not short of tropical-looking beaches, and Porthminster is no exception. With its fine golden sand and crystal clear water, it wouldn't look amiss between the pages of a glossy Caribbean holiday brochure.

    7. Gyllyngvase

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    Backed by gardens this pretty beach slopes gently into clear waters perfect for snokelling.

    8. Porthtowan

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    Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and framed by dramatic cliffs, Porthtowan is the perfect place to watch the sun go down.

    9. Sennen Cove

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    The turquoise water and the long stretch of sand makes this beach look like it belongs on the Mediterranean coast, but in fact it’s just a stone's throw away from the most westerly point in the UK, Land’s End.

    10. Kynance Cove

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    Golden sands and rock formations are lapped by turquoise waters which retreat to reveal natural pools great for diving.

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