Read on for our full list of the 10 best beaches in England.
Porthcurno Beach, Cornwall
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Porthcurno takes the cake for prettiest beach in England.
Its clear green waters and pristine sands make it the next best thing to a Mediterranean vacation.
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Keep an eye out for the dolphins and seals that occasionally visit the area.
Start with a visit toSt.
The beach is an easy 20-minute walk from town along the coastal Cliff Road.
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Back in town, visitSalcombe Ginfor a distillery tour and tasting of four gins.
Like all of its beaches, this is a pretty, calm bay backed by chalk cliffs.
Fossil hunters will have fun here when the tide is out and sea sponges and urchins are visible.
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Afterward, hike down to the pebble beach for an oceanfront picnic.
Lifeguards are on duty all summer, making it a good option for families.
Rookies and experienced surfers alike can take advantage of multiple rental facilities and surf schools.
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Locals know to bring their own drinksandbread to sop up any flavorful broth.
Compton Bay is wild and untouched, and its waves are popular with surfers and bodyboarders.
Afterward, go for a digestive walk along the shore while looking for fossils, including from dinosaurs.
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