Whitesand Bay is a beautiful crescent of golden sand stretching for over one mile between granite headlands.  

Backed by high sand dunes and with little development, it has a very natural and relaxed atmosphere.

The large tidal range produces an extensive beach of firm, fine sand at low tide, wonderful for sand castles and play, walking and relaxing.

 

The clear Atlantic waters have consistently met or exceeded the higher quality standard for bathing water in the Environment Agency’s annual tests.

 

A rocky outcrop divides Whitesand Bay into Sennen Beach and to the north, Gwenver Beach.  At low tide, the vast sands of the beaches join; when the tide is in, a short section of the South West Coastal Path links the beaches.

 

At the southern end of Sennen Beach, cafes, restaurants, the pub, galleries and shops gathered along the seafront provide everything needed for a great day at the beach. 

 

There is a lifeguard service on both beaches from May to September and, on Sennen Beach, over the Easter weekend as well.  Sennen Beach provides safe bathing within the flagged zones and the Atlantic swells provide excellent surfing.