Praa Sands

Praa  Sands or Prah Sands is well worth a visit, with a mile long sandy beach. There is a pub and a fish and chip shop almost on the beach; a Post Office and general stores closeby.

Praa Sands Beach

The beach at Praa Sands has good surf and is popular with surfers. It is well used, even in the winter.

Dogs, are only allowed on the beach between October and Easter but may be walked on the green or cliffs.

At each end of the beach are rockpools.

Surfing At Praa Sands in Winter

Summer View Photograph by Aamir Iqbal

Winter View

Depending on the shifting sands, important geological features can be seen. The importance of the area has been recognised and it is now a Regionally Important Geological/Geomorphical Site.

Rockpool Area of Beach.

         Raised Beach Deposit