Praa Sands

Praa Sands, pronounced Pray or Prah Sands, is a white sand beach and coastal village in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is in the parish of Breage and lies off the main road between Helston and Penzance. Formerly serving the local mining industry, it is now mostly a tourist-oriented area. The village is also the site of Praa Sands and District Community Centre, which holds events throughout the year for the local community. GeographySituated in a sheltered indentation within Mount's Bay, Praa Sands has a long, wide sandy beach facing south, lapped by comparatively large waves for the area. The beach, which has shallow waters and seasonal lifeguards, attracts surfers and holidaymakers. Adjacent to the beach are traditional retail outlets serving the holidaymaker. Praa Sands lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Almost a third of Cornwall has AONB designation, with the same status and protection as a National Park. The western side of Praa Sands beach contains Folly Rocks Site of Special Scientific Interest, noted for its geological aspects, including a granite porphyry. The geology is most interesting. To the west of the village is another small beach, at Kenneggy, which is accessible from the cliff path at low tide.

Praa Sands, pronounced Pray or Prah Sands, is a white sand beach and coastal village in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is in the parish of Breage and lies off the main road between Helston and Penzance. Formerly serving the local mining industry, it is now mostly a tourist-oriented area. The village is also the site of Praa Sands and District Community Centre, which holds events throughout the year for the local community. GeographySituated in a sheltered indentation within Mount's Bay, Praa Sands has a long, wide sandy beach facing south, lapped by comparatively large waves for the area. The beach, which has shallow waters and seasonal lifeguards, attracts surfers and holidaymakers. Adjacent to the beach are traditional retail outlets serving the holidaymaker. Praa Sands lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Almost a third of Cornwall has AONB designation, with the same status and protection as a National Park. The western side of Praa Sands beach contains Folly Rocks Site of Special Scientific Interest, noted for its geological aspects, including a granite porphyry. The geology is most interesting. To the west of the village is another small beach, at Kenneggy, which is accessible from the cliff path at low tide.