Adorable UK town goes viral for stunning beach that's 'just like the Caribbean' (original) (raw)

The stunning blue waters and golden sands make up Pedn Vounder beach nestled on the south coast of Cornwall's Penwith Pensinsula, which can only be accessed on foot

The stunning golden sands and crystal clear waters would be more at home in the Caribbean than the coast of Cornwall

A UK beach has gone viral for its striking resemblance to the sands of the Caribbean.

The breathtaking blue waters and golden sands would be more at home on a distant tropical paradise thousands of miles away from Blighty. But this beach is in fact nestled away on the coast of Cornwall.

Users on TikTok were stunned when the Cornish gem situated in Carbis Bay luxury estate, St Ives, Cornwall was shared by @cardisbayhotelandestate. The estate boasts its own private stretch of sand, but the beach in the video is open for public access. Pedn Vounder beach is on the south coast of Cornwall's Penwith Peninsula.

Though beachgoers can visit, there are a number of factors to be aware of. The first is that it's a tidal beach, meaning it disappears when tides are high. You can only access the beach by boat or on foot. To access by foot, visitors have to scale their way down a number of "challenging" steep rocks, reports The Express.

Visitors should be aware the beach is dificult to access and popular among naturists (

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The beach is also popular among naturists, having become the go-to spot for those who prefer to sunburn in the nude. Signs have been erected telling visitors "naturists may be seen beyond this point".

Explore Cornwall warns that this idyllic spot can get "very busy" during peak summer and school holidays, advising an early visit for those looking to avoid the crowds. They also note that due to its south-facing position and surrounding cliffs, the beach basks in glorious sunshine at midday but slips into shade by late afternoon.

Those who have visited the beach before have left glowing reviews online. One visitor was left awestruck, leaving a Google review stating: "Totally mind-blowing. What a fabulous colour of water, totally loved it."

Another beachgoer compared it to tropical shores, exclaiming: "The best and most amazing beach you can find in the UK. This place made us think we were in the Caribbean."

And the praise doesn't stop there; another satisfied visitor penned: "Beautiful beach with azure blue water, nice sand, cliffs either side and plenty of space. Water was amazing to swim in."