Cornwall – Latest News https://latestnews.top Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:22:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://latestnews.top/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-licon-32x32.png Cornwall – Latest News https://latestnews.top 32 32 Northern Lights are caught in spectacular photos over Cornwall – and the Met Office says https://latestnews.top/northern-lights-are-caught-in-spectacular-photos-over-cornwall-and-the-met-office-says/ https://latestnews.top/northern-lights-are-caught-in-spectacular-photos-over-cornwall-and-the-met-office-says/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:22:27 +0000 https://latestnews.top/2023/09/14/northern-lights-are-caught-in-spectacular-photos-over-cornwall-and-the-met-office-says/ Photographer Ross Jennings snapped Northern Lights over Cornwall last night Met Office says there’s a chance the stunning display will be out again tonight By Shivali Best For Mailonline Published: 08:08 EDT, 14 September 2023 | Updated: 08:08 EDT, 14 September 2023 Seeing the Northern Lights is something that features on many people’s bucket lists.  […]]]>


  • Photographer Ross Jennings snapped Northern Lights over Cornwall last night
  • Met Office says there’s a chance the stunning display will be out again tonight

By Shivali Best For Mailonline

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Seeing the Northern Lights is something that features on many people’s bucket lists. 

And if you’re lucky, you could tick it off your list tonight. 

A photographer couldn’t believe his luck when he snapped spectacular photos of the aurora from Cornwall last night. 

Ross Jennings, a photographer from Camborne, posted the photos on his Facebook page, writing: ‘These Pillars really flared up for about 10 minutes… and I’m pretty sure it’s the strongest I’ve ever seen them.’

If you missed them, there’s good news, as the Met Office says there’s a chance the stunning display will be out again tonight. 

A photographer snapped spectacular photos of the aurora from Cornwall last night

A photographer snapped spectacular photos of the aurora from Cornwall last night

His stunning photos show the magical pink, yellow and blue lights in the night sky

All the while the waves lap the shore below him

Mr Jennings was alerted to the Northern Lights ‘last minute’, and quickly headed out at around midnight to Hells Mouth Coastal Walk to try to snap them

Where to see Northern Lights tonight 

If you missed last night’s display, the good news is that the Met Office says there’s a chance it will be visible for many Britons again tonight.

‘A minor enhancement to the auroral oval is likely in the coming days, most notably on 14-15 Sep,’ the Met Office explained. 

‘Aurora may become visible to the naked eye along the northern horizon from Scotland (where skies are clear) and perhaps briefly Northern Ireland and Northern England. 

‘Activity likely subsiding from 16 Sep.’

Mr Jennings was alerted to the Northern Lights ‘last minute’, and quickly headed out at around midnight to Hells Mouth Coastal Walk to try to snap them. 

‘After catching an Aurora alert at the last minute, full of snot and freezing cold I headed out to the North Cliffs,’ he posted on his Facebook page. 

‘And it didn’t disappoint…’

His stunning photos show the magical pink, yellow and blue lights in the night sky, while the waves lapped the shore below him. 

Several viewers expressed their delight at the images, with one calling the photos ‘absolutely gorgeous’, and another adding that his early start was ‘so worth it.’

While auroras are best seen at night, they’re actually caused by the Sun.

Solar storms on the sun’s surface give out huge clouds of electrically charged particles, with some travelling millions of miles to eventually collide with Earth.

While most particles are deflected away, some are captured in the Earth’s magnetic field, accelerating down towards the north and south poles into the atmosphere. 

‘These particles then slam into atoms and molecules in the Earth’s atmosphere and essentially heat them up,’ said Tom Kerss, an astronomer at the Royal Observatory. 

If you missed last night's display, the good news is that the Met Office says there's a chance it will be visible for many Britons again tonight

If you missed last night’s display, the good news is that the Met Office says there’s a chance it will be visible for many Britons again tonight

‘We call this physical process “excitation”, but it’s very much like heating a gas and making it glow.’

Here on Earth, what we are seeing are atoms and molecules in our atmosphere colliding with particles from the Sun. 

The aurora’s characteristic wavy patterns and ‘curtains’ of light are caused by the lines of force in the Earth’s magnetic field.

If you missed last night’s display, the good news is that the Met Office says there’s a chance it will be visible for many Britons again tonight.

‘A minor enhancement to the auroral oval is likely in the coming days, most notably on 14-15 Sep,’ The Met Office explained. 

‘Aurora may become visible to the naked eye along the northern horizon from Scotland (where skies are clear) and perhaps briefly Northern Ireland and Northern England. 

‘Activity likely subsiding from 16 Sep.’

WHAT ARE AURORAS AND WHAT TRIGGERS THE STUNNING NATURAL DISPLAYS?

The Northern and Southern Lights are natural light spectacles triggered in our atmosphere that are also known as the ‘Auroras’.

There are two types of Aurora – Aurora Borealis, which means ‘dawn of the north’, and Aurora Australis, ‘dawn of the south.’

The displays light up when electrically charged particles from the sun enter the Earth’s atmosphere. 

There are two types of Aurora - Aurora Borealis (file photo), which means 'dawn of the north', and Aurora Australis, 'dawn of the south.' The displays light up when electrically charged particles from the sun enter the Earth’s atmosphere

There are two types of Aurora – Aurora Borealis (file photo), which means ‘dawn of the north’, and Aurora Australis, ‘dawn of the south.’ The displays light up when electrically charged particles from the sun enter the Earth’s atmosphere

Usually the particles, sometimes referred to as a solar storm, are deflected by Earth’s magnetic field.

But during stronger storms they enter the atmosphere and collide with gas particles, including hydrogen and helium.

These collisions emit light. Auroral displays appear in many colours although pale green and pink are common.





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]]> https://latestnews.top/northern-lights-are-caught-in-spectacular-photos-over-cornwall-and-the-met-office-says/feed/ 0 The 50 best beaches in the world for 2023 revealed, from a strip of sand in Cornwall https://latestnews.top/the-50-best-beaches-in-the-world-for-2023-revealed-from-a-strip-of-sand-in-cornwall/ https://latestnews.top/the-50-best-beaches-in-the-world-for-2023-revealed-from-a-strip-of-sand-in-cornwall/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:17:17 +0000 https://latestnews.top/2023/08/02/the-50-best-beaches-in-the-world-for-2023-revealed-from-a-strip-of-sand-in-cornwall/ If you’re seeking inspiration for a truly out-sand-ing beach break, read on. An annual ranking of the 50 best beaches in the world reveals 2023’s top strips of sand – and they are the definition of dreamy. The guide has been created by Big 7 Travel, which generated it by analysing Blue Flag locations, the […]]]>


If you’re seeking inspiration for a truly out-sand-ing beach break, read on.

An annual ranking of the 50 best beaches in the world reveals 2023’s top strips of sand – and they are the definition of dreamy.

The guide has been created by Big 7 Travel, which generated it by analysing Blue Flag locations, the social media popularity of beaches and the thoughts of its editorial team.

The top prize goes to White Beach in The Philippines, which is heralded as a ‘pristine gem’ that boasts ‘hammocks, powdery white sand, kayaks to rent, and of course, crystal-clear water’. 

Colombia’s ‘tropical paradise’ Cabo San Juan Beach comes second, while St Lucia’s Jalousie Beach, a ‘beauty’ framed by volcanic peaks, is third.

Also making the top five are Zanzibar’s Kendwa Beach and Whitehaven Beach in Australia. The top-ranking UK beach is Cornwall’s Pedn Vounder (25th), which is said to serve as ‘proof that Britons don’t need to hotfoot to the Caribbean for a tropical island-inspired getaway’. 

Meanwhile, the top U.S beach is Tunnels Beach in Hawaii – praised as the ‘ultimate snorkelling spot’, it ranks 21st overall. Scroll down for the paradisiacal list in full, displayed in reverse order…

50. KOEKOHE BEACH, OTAGO, SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND: ‘The scenic, sandy beach at Koekohe is mostly famous for one thing – the Moeraki Boulders,’ says Big 7 Travel, adding: ‘The mysteriously round stones scattered across the beach weigh several tonnes.’ If you’re a keen photographer, take note – the travel site says that ‘early morning and late afternoon are the prime times for photography, when brilliant soft sunlight is cast across the rocks’

50. KOEKOHE BEACH, OTAGO, SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND: ‘The scenic, sandy beach at Koekohe is mostly famous for one thing – the Moeraki Boulders,’ says Big 7 Travel, adding: ‘The mysteriously round stones scattered across the beach weigh several tonnes.’ If you’re a keen photographer, take note – the travel site says that ‘early morning and late afternoon are the prime times for photography, when brilliant soft sunlight is cast across the rocks’ 

49. MYSTIC BEACH, VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA: Big 7 Travel describes Mystic Beach, located on the southern coast of Vancouver Island, as an 'enchanting’ stretch of sand. It says: ‘Set along the Juan de Fuca Trail, the white sandy beach is set against a lush forest, with a picturesque waterfall cascading right into the brilliant blue sea’

49. MYSTIC BEACH, VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA: Big 7 Travel describes Mystic Beach, located on the southern coast of Vancouver Island, as an ‘enchanting’ stretch of sand. It says: ‘Set along the Juan de Fuca Trail, the white sandy beach is set against a lush forest, with a picturesque waterfall cascading right into the brilliant blue sea’ 

48. KEEM BAY, ACHILL ISLAND, IRELAND: Big 7 travel reveals: ‘Keem Bay is a breathtaking rural and sheltered beach surrounded by cliffs on Ireland’s largest island – Achill Island. Its gleaming white sand rivals tropical islands and the water is superbly clear.’ In a nod to Ireland’s infamously wet weather, the travel site adds that the beach is ‘beautiful even on a rainy day’

48. KEEM BAY, ACHILL ISLAND, IRELAND: Big 7 travel reveals: ‘Keem Bay is a breathtaking rural and sheltered beach surrounded by cliffs on Ireland’s largest island – Achill Island. Its gleaming white sand rivals tropical islands and the water is superbly clear.’ In a nod to Ireland’s infamously wet weather, the travel site adds that the beach is ‘beautiful even on a rainy day’ 

47. ISLA ROBESON, SAN BLAS ISLANDS, PANAMA: ‘For castaway fantasies, it doesn’t get much better than Isla Robeson,’ says Big 7 Travel, adding: ‘Many claim it’s where Robinson Crusoe’s famous protagonist was shipwrecked.’ The travel site says that you can expect ‘crystal clear waters, swaying palm trees and talc-soft white sands’ on a visit to the isle, which lies in the San Blas Islands

47. ISLA ROBESON, SAN BLAS ISLANDS, PANAMA: ‘For castaway fantasies, it doesn’t get much better than Isla Robeson,’ says Big 7 Travel, adding: ‘Many claim it’s where Robinson Crusoe’s famous protagonist was shipwrecked.’ The travel site says that you can expect ‘crystal clear waters, swaying palm trees and talc-soft white sands’ on a visit to the isle, which lies in the San Blas Islands 

46. TUGBOAT BEACH, CURACAO: Big 7 Travel praises the ‘vibe’ of this beach, saying: ‘The pebbly cove is lined with cute beach shacks and bars with a hippy, artistic atmosphere. It’s famous for its art shacks, where you can paint your own souvenirs.’ The travel site adds: ‘As the name suggests, there’s a shipwrecked tugboat, which makes this beach an excellent snorkelling spot.' Image courtesy of Creative Commons

46. TUGBOAT BEACH, CURACAO: Big 7 Travel praises the ‘vibe’ of this beach, saying: ‘The pebbly cove is lined with cute beach shacks and bars with a hippy, artistic atmosphere. It’s famous for its art shacks, where you can paint your own souvenirs.’ The travel site adds: ‘As the name suggests, there’s a shipwrecked tugboat, which makes this beach an excellent snorkelling spot.’ Image courtesy of Creative Commons 

45. YONAHA MAEHAMA BEACH, MIYAKOJIMA, JAPAN: ‘Set on the little-known island of Miyakojima, Yonaha Maehama Beach is a pristine 7km- (four-mile) stretch of white sand, lapped by clear, crystalline waters,’ declares Big 7 Travel. It continues: ‘While it might look like the stuff of desert island fantasy, there are plenty of facilities and activities to enjoy here too’

45. YONAHA MAEHAMA BEACH, MIYAKOJIMA, JAPAN: ‘Set on the little-known island of Miyakojima, Yonaha Maehama Beach is a pristine 7km- (four-mile) stretch of white sand, lapped by clear, crystalline waters,’ declares Big 7 Travel. It continues: ‘While it might look like the stuff of desert island fantasy, there are plenty of facilities and activities to enjoy here too’ 

44. PUNTA DEL’ESTE, URUGUAY: Big 7 Travel reveals that this beach is ’rolling in fun-loving celebrities’ during the summer months. It notes: ‘Technically, it’s two beaches – Playa Mansa and Playa Brava. The former offers course blonde sand while the latter is mostly white sand.’ The travel site adds that ‘a giant sculpture of a half-buried hand' (above) divides the two beaches

44. PUNTA DEL’ESTE, URUGUAY: Big 7 Travel reveals that this beach is ’rolling in fun-loving celebrities’ during the summer months. It notes: ‘Technically, it’s two beaches – Playa Mansa and Playa Brava. The former offers course blonde sand while the latter is mostly white sand.’ The travel site adds that ‘a giant sculpture of a half-buried hand’ (above) divides the two beaches

43. MAUNDAYS BAY, ANGUILLA: Big 7 Travel says that this beach boasts 'white-sand shores and clear, azure waters’. It continues: ‘This is picture-perfect Caribbean territory. For an extra-special outing, head here at night to see the glittering lights from neighbouring St Martin Island. It’s beautiful’

43. MAUNDAYS BAY, ANGUILLA: Big 7 Travel says that this beach boasts ‘white-sand shores and clear, azure waters’. It continues: ‘This is picture-perfect Caribbean territory. For an extra-special outing, head here at night to see the glittering lights from neighbouring St Martin Island. It’s beautiful’ 

42. RHOSSILI BAY, GOWER PENINSULA, WALES: Big 7 Travel says that it takes a ‘bit of a hike down a steep cliff-top path’ to reach this beach, but once you make it there you can enjoy ‘three miles (5km) of golden sands’. The travel site adds: ‘It’s a popular surfing spot, or you can just relax and enjoy the beach – it’s kept pristine under the watchful eye of the National Trust’

42. RHOSSILI BAY, GOWER PENINSULA, WALES: Big 7 Travel says that it takes a ‘bit of a hike down a steep cliff-top path’ to reach this beach, but once you make it there you can enjoy ‘three miles (5km) of golden sands’. The travel site adds: ‘It’s a popular surfing spot, or you can just relax and enjoy the beach – it’s kept pristine under the watchful eye of the National Trust’ 

41. DREAM BEACH, NUSA LEMBONGAN ISLAND, INDONESIA: Of Dream Beach, Big 7 Travel says: 'When the tide is in and the current’s particularly strong, the turquoise waters cloak the whole of the white sands – you can watch from the swings or the beach bar.’ The travel site adds that when the tide goes out, you can explore the beach’s rock pools. Image courtesy of Creative Commons

41. DREAM BEACH, NUSA LEMBONGAN ISLAND, INDONESIA: Of Dream Beach, Big 7 Travel says: ‘When the tide is in and the current’s particularly strong, the turquoise waters cloak the whole of the white sands – you can watch from the swings or the beach bar.’ The travel site adds that when the tide goes out, you can explore the beach’s rock pools. Image courtesy of Creative Commons 

40. CHAMPAGNE BEACH, VANUATU: ‘One of the world’s most picturesque beaches, this spot has clear blue waters and sparkling sand,’ says Big 7 Travel, adding: ‘Once you’ve worked up an appetite for swimming, you’ll be grateful for all those fresh fruit stalls, freshly prepared crab and lobster, and cute beachside shacks too’

40. CHAMPAGNE BEACH, VANUATU: ‘One of the world’s most picturesque beaches, this spot has clear blue waters and sparkling sand,’ says Big 7 Travel, adding: ‘Once you’ve worked up an appetite for swimming, you’ll be grateful for all those fresh fruit stalls, freshly prepared crab and lobster, and cute beachside shacks too’ 

39. GRUMARI BEACH, BRAZIL: Big 7 Travel says: ‘Copacabana and Ipanema might get all the fame, but those in the know hotfoot to Grumari Beach.’ It adds that the beach, which ‘boasts fine golden sands and emerald-green waters’ is ‘backed by bottle-green rainforest’

39. GRUMARI BEACH, BRAZIL: Big 7 Travel says: ‘Copacabana and Ipanema might get all the fame, but those in the know hotfoot to Grumari Beach.’ It adds that the beach, which ‘boasts fine golden sands and emerald-green waters’ is ‘backed by bottle-green rainforest’ 

38. PIG BEACH, BIG MAJOR CAY, BAHAMAS: ‘This Insta-famous beach is all over social media,’ declares Big 7 Travel. The beach is famously inhabited by pigs, the travel site reveals, though it notes that 'no one quite knows how the pigs got there' as they're not native to Big Major Cay island. Fancy visiting? Big 7 Travel says that travellers can 'book a day trip boat ride to see this beach’s pristine waters and swim alongside piglets’

38. PIG BEACH, BIG MAJOR CAY, BAHAMAS: ‘This Insta-famous beach is all over social media,’ declares Big 7 Travel. The beach is famously inhabited by pigs, the travel site reveals, though it notes that ‘no one quite knows how the pigs got there’ as they’re not native to Big Major Cay island. Fancy visiting? Big 7 Travel says that travellers can ‘book a day trip boat ride to see this beach’s pristine waters and swim alongside piglets’ 

37. BARCELONETA BEACH, BARCELONA, SPAIN: Big 7 Travel says that this busy beach ‘perfectly captures the energy’ of Barcelona. The travel site reveals: ‘It’s heaps of fun with music, beach bars, and volleyball, and it’s surprisingly clean for a city beach.’ It also notes that it’s ‘entirely manmade – its golden sands were shipped over from Egypt’

37. BARCELONETA BEACH, BARCELONA, SPAIN: Big 7 Travel says that this busy beach ‘perfectly captures the energy’ of Barcelona. The travel site reveals: ‘It’s heaps of fun with music, beach bars, and volleyball, and it’s surprisingly clean for a city beach.’ It also notes that it’s ‘entirely manmade – its golden sands were shipped over from Egypt’ 

36. LE MORNE, MAURITIUS: ‘This long golden stretch sits under the majestic Le Morne mountain on the southwestern tip of Mauritius,’ says Big 7 Travel. It continues: ‘Combining miles of white sand with soaring casuarina trees [a type of flowering plant] surrounded by turquoise waters, it’s one of the island’s most stunning sights. It’s popular with windsurfers and kite surfers too’

36. LE MORNE, MAURITIUS: ‘This long golden stretch sits under the majestic Le Morne mountain on the southwestern tip of Mauritius,’ says Big 7 Travel. It continues: ‘Combining miles of white sand with soaring casuarina trees [a type of flowering plant] surrounded by turquoise waters, it’s one of the island’s most stunning sights. It’s popular with windsurfers and kite surfers too’ 

35. NAAMA BAY, SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT: Big 7 Travel says: ‘Naama Bay offers golden sands and the wildlife-rich azure waters of the Gulf of Aqaba. In the far distance, you can see Saudi Arabia’s craggy coastline.’ The travel site adds that there’s ‘a real otherworldly feel to this beach’

35. NAAMA BAY, SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT: Big 7 Travel says: ‘Naama Bay offers golden sands and the wildlife-rich azure waters of the Gulf of Aqaba. In the far distance, you can see Saudi Arabia’s craggy coastline.’ The travel site adds that there’s ‘a real otherworldly feel to this beach’ 

34. SAN FRUTTUOSO, GENOA, ITALY: ‘It might not have swaying palm trees or rolling dunes, but it does have a Benedictine monastery,’ Big 7 Travel says of this beach. It continues: ‘It’s an intimate pale pebbled beach, squeezed between turquoise waters and lush mountains.’ To get there, it’s a ‘two-hour hike or thrilling boat ride from ritzy Portofino’, the travel site adds

34. SAN FRUTTUOSO, GENOA, ITALY: ‘It might not have swaying palm trees or rolling dunes, but it does have a Benedictine monastery,’ Big 7 Travel says of this beach. It continues: ‘It’s an intimate pale pebbled beach, squeezed between turquoise waters and lush mountains.’ To get there, it’s a ‘two-hour hike or thrilling boat ride from ritzy Portofino’, the travel site adds 

33. CALA PREGONDA, MENORCA, SPAIN: Big 7 Travel says that this stretch of beach has a ‘rusty hue that compliments the still, turquoise waters’

33. CALA PREGONDA, MENORCA, SPAIN: Big 7 Travel says that this stretch of beach has a ‘rusty hue that compliments the still, turquoise waters’ 

32. BOULDERS BEACH, NEAR SIMON’S TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: Big 7 Travel says that Boulders Beach is ‘famous for its inhabitants’, explaining: ‘A whole colony of as many as 3,000 African penguins nest on the beach.' An entrance fee is charged and the penguins can only be viewed from raised boardwalks

32. BOULDERS BEACH, NEAR SIMON’S TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: Big 7 Travel says that Boulders Beach is ‘famous for its inhabitants’, explaining: ‘A whole colony of as many as 3,000 African penguins nest on the beach.’ An entrance fee is charged and the penguins can only be viewed from raised boardwalks

31. RAILAY BEACH, THAILAND: Big 7 Travel says: ‘Combine a world-class rock-climbing destination with soft white sands, emerald waters, and enormous limestone cliffs, and you have Railay Beach.’ It adds: 'Despite being busy, it’s still incredibly beautiful'

31. RAILAY BEACH, THAILAND: Big 7 Travel says: ‘Combine a world-class rock-climbing destination with soft white sands, emerald waters, and enormous limestone cliffs, and you have Railay Beach.’ It adds: ‘Despite being busy, it’s still incredibly beautiful’

30. SECRET LAGOON, MINILOC ISLAND, EL NIDO, PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES: This idyllic spot offers travellers 'crystal-clear waters' and 'tropical jungle', Big 7 Travel reveals

30. SECRET LAGOON, MINILOC ISLAND, EL NIDO, PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES: This idyllic spot offers travellers ‘crystal-clear waters’ and ‘tropical jungle’, Big 7 Travel reveals 

29. PUNTA MOSQUITO, HOLBOX, MEXICO: You can expect to discover ‘lush mangroves and reams of powdery white sand’ on a visit to this beach, Big 7 Travel reveals. The travel site notes that the isle it’s situated on, Holbox, is ‘one of Mexico’s best spots for snorkelling’

29. PUNTA MOSQUITO, HOLBOX, MEXICO: You can expect to discover ‘lush mangroves and reams of powdery white sand’ on a visit to this beach, Big 7 Travel reveals. The travel site notes that the isle it’s situated on, Holbox, is ‘one of Mexico’s best spots for snorkelling’ 

28. NEGRIL BEACH, JAMAICA: ‘This seven-mile (11km) stretch of idyllic beach has palms swaying in the breeze, clear emerald waters, and fresh coconuts to sip on,’ says Big 7 Travel, adding: ‘It’s lined by all-inclusive resorts, but there’s plenty of space to spread out’

28. NEGRIL BEACH, JAMAICA: ‘This seven-mile (11km) stretch of idyllic beach has palms swaying in the breeze, clear emerald waters, and fresh coconuts to sip on,’ says Big 7 Travel, adding: ‘It’s lined by all-inclusive resorts, but there’s plenty of space to spread out’ 

27. SHARK BAY, KOH TAO, THAILAND: ‘Expect clear turquoise waters and world-class snorkelling at Koh Tao’s Shark Bay,’ says Big 7 Travel. The travel site declares it ‘one of the best snorkelling spots in Thailand’, adding: ‘Many flock to this small bay to spot blacktip reef sharks. You’ll likely see sea turtles swimming around, too’

27. SHARK BAY, KOH TAO, THAILAND: ‘Expect clear turquoise waters and world-class snorkelling at Koh Tao’s Shark Bay,’ says Big 7 Travel. The travel site declares it ‘one of the best snorkelling spots in Thailand’, adding: ‘Many flock to this small bay to spot blacktip reef sharks. You’ll likely see sea turtles swimming around, too’ 

26. HORSESHOE BAY, BERMUDA: Big 7 Travel says: ‘Named for its curved shape, the popular Horseshoe Bay Beach showcases Bermuda’s trademark crystal blue waters and pink sands.’ It adds that there are also 'hidden caves and tucked-away coves to explore’

26. HORSESHOE BAY, BERMUDA: Big 7 Travel says: ‘Named for its curved shape, the popular Horseshoe Bay Beach showcases Bermuda’s trademark crystal blue waters and pink sands.’ It adds that there are also ‘hidden caves and tucked-away coves to explore’ 

25. PEDN VOUNDER, CORNWALL, ENGLAND: Of ‘beautiful' Pedn Vounder, Big 7 Travel says: ‘Combining crystal clear blue water and white sand, it’s proof that you don’t need to hotfoot to the Caribbean for a tropical island-inspired getaway’

25. PEDN VOUNDER, CORNWALL, ENGLAND: Of ‘beautiful’ Pedn Vounder, Big 7 Travel says: ‘Combining crystal clear blue water and white sand, it’s proof that you don’t need to hotfoot to the Caribbean for a tropical island-inspired getaway’ 

24. KANGA BEACH, MAFIA ISLAND, TANZANIA: Big 7 Travel reveals: ‘This sublimely serene beach boasts white sands, turquoise waters and sprawling tidal flats. Below the surface, it’s just as dreamy with its unique coral grove, mangrove and marine channel ecosystems teeming with fish, including whale sharks’

24. KANGA BEACH, MAFIA ISLAND, TANZANIA: Big 7 Travel reveals: ‘This sublimely serene beach boasts white sands, turquoise waters and sprawling tidal flats. Below the surface, it’s just as dreamy with its unique coral grove, mangrove and marine channel ecosystems teeming with fish, including whale sharks’ 

23. BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO, MOZAMBIQUE: This ‘aquamarine paradise’ encompasses five islands off the coast of the town of Vilanculos, Big 7 Travel reveals, adding: ‘Untouched and idyllic, the sugar-white stretches of sand give way to miles of colourful coral reefs.’ The travel site notes that the islands are popular with ‘turtles, dolphins, rays, whales, sharks and over 2,000 fish species’

23. BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO, MOZAMBIQUE: This ‘aquamarine paradise’ encompasses five islands off the coast of the town of Vilanculos, Big 7 Travel reveals, adding: ‘Untouched and idyllic, the sugar-white stretches of sand give way to miles of colourful coral reefs.’ The travel site notes that the islands are popular with ‘turtles, dolphins, rays, whales, sharks and over 2,000 fish species’

22. GJIPE BEACH, ALBANIA: Big 7 Travel describes this 'remote bay flanked by soaring hills' as ‘beautiful’, adding that while it's not easy to access the beach, it's worth the effort it takes to get there

22. GJIPE BEACH, ALBANIA: Big 7 Travel describes this ‘remote bay flanked by soaring hills’ as ‘beautiful’, adding that while it’s not easy to access the beach, it’s worth the effort it takes to get there 

21. TUNNELS BEACH (ALSO KNOWN AS MAKUA), KAUAI, HAWAII: Big 7 Travel describes this beach as the ‘ultimate snorkelling spot, with the picturesque backdrop of Mount Makana and lush jungles’. It adds: ‘Lava tubes have formed the many underwater caverns here, which gives the beach its name’

21. TUNNELS BEACH (ALSO KNOWN AS MAKUA), KAUAI, HAWAII: Big 7 Travel describes this beach as the ‘ultimate snorkelling spot, with the picturesque backdrop of Mount Makana and lush jungles’. It adds: ‘Lava tubes have formed the many underwater caverns here, which gives the beach its name’ 

20. PRAIA DO CAMILO, LAGOS, PORTUGAL: ‘It’s a hefty 200 steps down to reach this beautiful beach (and an unrelenting clamber back up), but you won’t be disappointed,’ says Big 7 Travel. It continues: ‘From the winding path nestled into orange cliffs, you’ll see the Ponta da Piedade nearby, a landmark rock formation with grottoes and rock arches’

20. PRAIA DO CAMILO, LAGOS, PORTUGAL: ‘It’s a hefty 200 steps down to reach this beautiful beach (and an unrelenting clamber back up), but you won’t be disappointed,’ says Big 7 Travel. It continues: ‘From the winding path nestled into orange cliffs, you’ll see the Ponta da Piedade nearby, a landmark rock formation with grottoes and rock arches’ 

19. SEVEN MILE BEACH, GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS: Big 7 Travel describes Seven Mile Beach as 'one of the most famous beaches in the world', adding that 'with sparkling waters and blinding white sands, it’s so perfect it almost doesn’t look real'. The travel site notes: 'Sunsets here are unforgettable, and you can also enjoy world-class snorkelling'

19. SEVEN MILE BEACH, GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS: Big 7 Travel describes Seven Mile Beach as ‘one of the most famous beaches in the world’, adding that ‘with sparkling waters and blinding white sands, it’s so perfect it almost doesn’t look real’. The travel site notes: ‘Sunsets here are unforgettable, and you can also enjoy world-class snorkelling’ 

18. BAGA BEACH, GOA, INDIA: Of this stretch of sand, Big 7 Travel says: ‘It’s a fun place to relax or pick up some water sports during the day, and by night it’s a nightlife hotspot.’ Elaborating, the travel site reveals that ‘the beach is lined by shacks pumping out music until the wee hours, as well as some of the area's best nightclubs’

18. BAGA BEACH, GOA, INDIA: Of this stretch of sand, Big 7 Travel says: ‘It’s a fun place to relax or pick up some water sports during the day, and by night it’s a nightlife hotspot.’ Elaborating, the travel site reveals that ‘the beach is lined by shacks pumping out music until the wee hours, as well as some of the area’s best nightclubs’ 

17. BUTTERFLY VALLEY, FETHIYE DISTRICT, TURKEY: Big 7 Travel describes this beach as ‘dramatically beautiful’, noting that ‘not only does it look straight out of a postcard, but it’s also home to over 100 species of butterflies’

17. BUTTERFLY VALLEY, FETHIYE DISTRICT, TURKEY: Big 7 Travel describes this beach as ‘dramatically beautiful’, noting that ‘not only does it look straight out of a postcard, but it’s also home to over 100 species of butterflies’ 

16. TURQUOISE BAY, EXMOUTH, AUSTRALIA: Of this beach, Big 7 Travel says: ‘Think turquoise waters, the softest white sand and sparkling views over Ningaloo Reef, famed for its whale sharks.’ It adds that this coastal stretch is ‘every bit as beautiful underwater too, with coral gardens teeming with marine life’

16. TURQUOISE BAY, EXMOUTH, AUSTRALIA: Of this beach, Big 7 Travel says: ‘Think turquoise waters, the softest white sand and sparkling views over Ningaloo Reef, famed for its whale sharks.’ It adds that this coastal stretch is ‘every bit as beautiful underwater too, with coral gardens teeming with marine life’ 

15. PINK BEACH, KOMODO ISLAND, INDONESIA: ‘There are just seven pink beaches in the world, but Indonesia takes the cake,’ says Big 7 Travel. The beach lies on Komodo Island, known for its population of Komodo dragons. The travel site adds: ‘There’s a Jurassic Park-esque feel to this beach, and it’s not just the proximity to the Komodo dragons’ 

14. DIANI BEACH, KENYA: Describing this beach, Big 7 Travel says: ‘The sparkling coastline is hugged by lush forests and palm trees, and the waves are perfect for surfing.’ It adds that it ‘isn’t just beautiful’, as it also has a fun and vibrant atmosphere’, drawing in everyone from ‘families to party people’

14. DIANI BEACH, KENYA: Describing this beach, Big 7 Travel says: ‘The sparkling coastline is hugged by lush forests and palm trees, and the waves are perfect for surfing.’ It adds that it ‘isn’t just beautiful’, as it also has a fun and vibrant atmosphere’, drawing in everyone from ‘families to party people’ 

13. PLAYA CONCHAL, COSTA RICA: ‘There’s a real sense of escapism here, with few amenities and ridiculously beautiful surrounding nature,’ Big 7 Travel says of this beach

13. PLAYA CONCHAL, COSTA RICA: ‘There’s a real sense of escapism here, with few amenities and ridiculously beautiful surrounding nature,’ Big 7 Travel says of this beach 

12. REYNISFJARA BEACH, VIK I MYRDAL, ICELAND: ‘If tropical beaches aren’t your thing, be sure to visit this beautiful black sand beach in Iceland,’ says Big 7 Travel, adding: ‘With enormous basalt stacks that rise out of the sea and unusual black sand, this is an unforgettable beach.’ It notes that Game of Thrones fans might recognise it as a filming location from season seven of the hit fantasy series

12. REYNISFJARA BEACH, VIK I MYRDAL, ICELAND: ‘If tropical beaches aren’t your thing, be sure to visit this beautiful black sand beach in Iceland,’ says Big 7 Travel, adding: ‘With enormous basalt stacks that rise out of the sea and unusual black sand, this is an unforgettable beach.’ It notes that Game of Thrones fans might recognise it as a filming location from season seven of the hit fantasy series 

11. DHIGURAH BEACH, DHIGURAH ISLAND, THE MALDIVES: Big 7 Travel explains: ‘Dhigurah Beach is the coastline that wraps around Dhigurah Island, all 2.2 miles (3.5km) of it! The green oasis in the middle of the Indian Ocean is a paradise, surrounded by miles of impossibly turquoise water.’ The travel site adds that it's ‘basically empty, except for the snorkelling trips that come to the island to spot the resident whale sharks’

11. DHIGURAH BEACH, DHIGURAH ISLAND, THE MALDIVES: Big 7 Travel explains: ‘Dhigurah Beach is the coastline that wraps around Dhigurah Island, all 2.2 miles (3.5km) of it! The green oasis in the middle of the Indian Ocean is a paradise, surrounded by miles of impossibly turquoise water.’ The travel site adds that it’s ‘basically empty, except for the snorkelling trips that come to the island to spot the resident whale sharks’ 

10. HYAMS BEACH, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA: ‘Hyams Beach is just three hours south of Sydney, but between its pine forests and white sands, it feels worlds apart,’ says Big 7 Travel. It continues: ‘It’s an excellent spot for snorkelling, thanks to its gentle waves, and it’s popular with stingrays too. Keep an eye out for playful dolphins for the ultimate photo opportunity’

10. HYAMS BEACH, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA: ‘Hyams Beach is just three hours south of Sydney, but between its pine forests and white sands, it feels worlds apart,’ says Big 7 Travel. It continues: ‘It’s an excellent spot for snorkelling, thanks to its gentle waves, and it’s popular with stingrays too. Keep an eye out for playful dolphins for the ultimate photo opportunity’ 

9. LANG CO BEACH, VIETNAM: ‘This little-known beach is a small cove below the Hai Van Pass – an incredibly scenic road that snakes through the mountains of Central Vietnam,’ says Big 7 Travel. It says the ‘beautiful’ beach is the ‘perfect place to stop off and tuck into a fresh seafood lunch’. It adds: ‘It’s backed by luscious Bach Ma National Park, creating a scene of utter tranquillity’

9. LANG CO BEACH, VIETNAM: ‘This little-known beach is a small cove below the Hai Van Pass – an incredibly scenic road that snakes through the mountains of Central Vietnam,’ says Big 7 Travel. It says the ‘beautiful’ beach is the ‘perfect place to stop off and tuck into a fresh seafood lunch’. It adds: ‘It’s backed by luscious Bach Ma National Park, creating a scene of utter tranquillity’ 

8. GRACE BAY, TURKS AND CAICOS: Big 7 Travel says: ‘This pristine beach is the shining jewel of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The entire beach is just over 3km (two miles) long, with no pollution – just pure white sand and clean water.’ The travel site adds that ‘a barrier reef found 1.6km (one mile) out protects Grace Bay from the ocean swells of the Atlantic, so you can swim with ease’

8. GRACE BAY, TURKS AND CAICOS: Big 7 Travel says: ‘This pristine beach is the shining jewel of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The entire beach is just over 3km (two miles) long, with no pollution – just pure white sand and clean water.’ The travel site adds that ‘a barrier reef found 1.6km (one mile) out protects Grace Bay from the ocean swells of the Atlantic, so you can swim with ease’ 

7. NAVAGIO BEACH (SHIPWRECK COVE), ZAKYNTHOS, GREECE: This 'secluded cove' - which is only accessible by boat - is named after the 1983 shipwreck on its shores, Big 7 Travel reveals. It explains: ‘The remnants of the boat sit in the centre of the huge white sandy beach, lapped by turquoise waters and backed by soaring cliffs'

7. NAVAGIO BEACH (SHIPWRECK COVE), ZAKYNTHOS, GREECE: This ‘secluded cove’ – which is only accessible by boat – is named after the 1983 shipwreck on its shores, Big 7 Travel reveals. It explains: ‘The remnants of the boat sit in the centre of the huge white sandy beach, lapped by turquoise waters and backed by soaring cliffs’

6. SOURCE D’ARGENT, SEYCHELLES: ‘Beloved for its shallow warm waters and shimmering sand, you’ll need to walk through the old L’Union Estate coconut plantation to access the beach,’ says Big 7 Travel. It adds that visitors are in with a chance of spotting sea turtles swimming off the shore, if they’re lucky

6. SOURCE D’ARGENT, SEYCHELLES: ‘Beloved for its shallow warm waters and shimmering sand, you’ll need to walk through the old L’Union Estate coconut plantation to access the beach,’ says Big 7 Travel. It adds that visitors are in with a chance of spotting sea turtles swimming off the shore, if they’re lucky 

5. WHITEHAVEN BEACH, WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS, AUSTRALIA: ‘Stretching across 7km (four miles), this brilliant white silica sand beach is among one of the purest in the world,’ says Big 7 Travel. It notes that ‘the sand doesn’t retain heat, so it’s a fantastic place to walk barefoot, even on a hot day’

5. WHITEHAVEN BEACH, WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS, AUSTRALIA: ‘Stretching across 7km (four miles), this brilliant white silica sand beach is among one of the purest in the world,’ says Big 7 Travel. It notes that ‘the sand doesn’t retain heat, so it’s a fantastic place to walk barefoot, even on a hot day’ 

4. KENDWA BEACH, ZANZIBAR: Touching on what makes this beach so special, Big 7 Travel says: ‘The blinding white sand melts into the emerald waters – a picture-postcard sight.' While there, the travel site recommends that you ‘sip on fresh coconuts, get a massage, or enjoy a cocktail in one of the beach shacks’

4. KENDWA BEACH, ZANZIBAR: Touching on what makes this beach so special, Big 7 Travel says: ‘The blinding white sand melts into the emerald waters – a picture-postcard sight.’ While there, the travel site recommends that you ‘sip on fresh coconuts, get a massage, or enjoy a cocktail in one of the beach shacks’ 

3. JALOUSIE BEACH, ST LUCIA: ‘This tropical paradise of white sands, crystal clear waters, lush vegetation, and volcanic peaks is a beauty,’ Big 7 Travel says of this stretch of sand, which is also known as Sugar Beach

3. JALOUSIE BEACH, ST LUCIA: ‘This tropical paradise of white sands, crystal clear waters, lush vegetation, and volcanic peaks is a beauty,’ Big 7 Travel says of this stretch of sand, which is also known as Sugar Beach 

2. CABO SAN JUAN BEACH, COLOMBIA: Big 7 Travel notes that this beach - billed as a 'tropical paradise' - lies in Tayrona National Park, and it takes a long hike to reach it. The travel site notes: ‘The main draw to Cabo San Juan Beach is the campsite – a night under the stars, listening to the calm sea lap onto shore sounds like heaven to us’

2. CABO SAN JUAN BEACH, COLOMBIA: Big 7 Travel notes that this beach – billed as a ‘tropical paradise’ – lies in Tayrona National Park, and it takes a long hike to reach it. The travel site notes: ‘The main draw to Cabo San Juan Beach is the campsite – a night under the stars, listening to the calm sea lap onto shore sounds like heaven to us’ 

1. WHITE BEACH, NEAR PORT BARTON, PHILIPPINES: Big 7 Travel describes this gold-medal-winning beach as a ‘pristine gem’. It says: ‘The only way to reach the beach is by hopping on a boat from Port Barton [a nearby village] or taking a very bumpy journey in a four-by-four – being hard to reach means the beach is clean and wonderfully quiet. Think hammocks, powdery white sand, kayaks to rent, and of course, crystal-clear water. All with a backdrop of lush forests’

1. WHITE BEACH, NEAR PORT BARTON, PHILIPPINES: Big 7 Travel describes this gold-medal-winning beach as a ‘pristine gem’. It says: ‘The only way to reach the beach is by hopping on a boat from Port Barton [a nearby village] or taking a very bumpy journey in a four-by-four – being hard to reach means the beach is clean and wonderfully quiet. Think hammocks, powdery white sand, kayaks to rent, and of course, crystal-clear water. All with a backdrop of lush forests’ 



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]]> https://latestnews.top/the-50-best-beaches-in-the-world-for-2023-revealed-from-a-strip-of-sand-in-cornwall/feed/ 0 Five-year-old boy drowned in Cornwall holiday park pool when his parents ‘didn’t see him https://latestnews.top/five-year-old-boy-drowned-in-cornwall-holiday-park-pool-when-his-parents-didnt-see-him/ https://latestnews.top/five-year-old-boy-drowned-in-cornwall-holiday-park-pool-when-his-parents-didnt-see-him/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:07:16 +0000 https://latestnews.top/2023/08/01/five-year-old-boy-drowned-in-cornwall-holiday-park-pool-when-his-parents-didnt-see-him/ Five-year-old boy drowned in Cornwall holiday park pool when his parents ‘didn’t see him struggling because of low lighting and barriers’ – moments after family took pictures of them putting up tent together at the start of their summer trip Robin Caliskan, five, drowned at the Atlantic Reach holiday park in Newquay By Katherine Lawton Published: 09:30 […]]]>


Five-year-old boy drowned in Cornwall holiday park pool when his parents ‘didn’t see him struggling because of low lighting and barriers’ – moments after family took pictures of them putting up tent together at the start of their summer trip

  • Robin Caliskan, five, drowned at the Atlantic Reach holiday park in Newquay

By Katherine Lawton

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A five-year-old boy whose parents did not see him struggling because of ‘low lighting’ and ‘barriers’ died just one hour after he arrived at a holiday park in Cornwall. 

Robin Caliskan died at the Atlantic Reach holiday park in Newquay after emergency services received frantic calls that he was in trouble in the water.

Photos taken moments before the tragedy showed Robin helping his parents, Ferzane and Cemal Caliskan, put up their tent before heading for a swim with them and his six-month-old baby brother, Renas. 

Other photos taken by his father Cemal, 35, from Plymouth, showed Robin with his mother and sibling minutes before he lost his life. 

Cemal said Robin had been with him in the main pool and asked to go to his mother and brother in the baby pool. Due to the ‘low lighting’ and ‘barriers’ Cemal and Ferzane did not notice their child was drowning until it was too late. 

Robin Caliskan (pictured) drowned at the Atlantic Reach holiday park in Newquay after emergency services received frantic calls that he was in trouble in the water

Robin Caliskan (pictured) drowned at the Atlantic Reach holiday park in Newquay after emergency services received frantic calls that he was in trouble in the water

One of the last photos taken of Robin shows him helping his parents set up their tent before heading for a swim

One of the last photos taken of Robin shows him helping his parents set up their tent before heading for a swim 

He had helped his parents, Ferzane and Cemal Caliskan (pictured) put up their tent before heading for a swim with them and his six-month-old baby brother, Renas

He had helped his parents, Ferzane and Cemal Caliskan (pictured) put up their tent before heading for a swim with them and his six-month-old baby brother, Renas

Describing little Robin, his father Cemal said he 'loved hugs' and was a 'very cute and clever' little boy

Describing little Robin, his father Cemal said he ‘loved hugs’ and was a ‘very cute and clever’ little boy

Robin drowned in a pool at the Atlantic Reach holiday park in Newquay. There are indoor and outdoor pools at the park

Robin drowned in a pool at the Atlantic Reach holiday park in Newquay. There are indoor and outdoor pools at the park 

The ambulance service said paramedics arrived nine minutes after 999 was called. 

In a heartbreaking tribute to their son, Cemal said: ‘I want every parent to see this story – this can’t happen again. We are suffering pain and we don’t want any parents to have a similar feeling.’ 

Describing little Robin, Cemal said he ‘loved hugs’ and was a ‘very cute and clever’ little boy. 

‘He was intelligent and his handwriting, he could write with both hands,’ he said. 

Robin adored his baby brother Renas and ‘would love to put him on his legs and rock him’.

Atlantic Reach Newquay closed its leisure club yesterday following the drowning.  

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed it is investigating the incident and is working with representatives from Cornwall Council Health and Safety, who are undertaking enquiries in relation to Robin’s death.

The little boy died at one of the kids pools at the park, just one hour after arriving at the holiday park. There are indoor and outdoor pools there

The little boy died at one of the kids pools at the park, just one hour after arriving at the holiday park. There are indoor and outdoor pools there 

'He was intelligent and his handwriting, he could write with both hands,' said his father

‘He was intelligent and his handwriting, he could write with both hands,’ said his father 

In a heartbreaking tribute to their son, Cemal said: 'We are suffering pain and we don't want any parents to have a similar feeling' . Pictured: The Atlantic Reach holiday park

In a heartbreaking tribute to their son, Cemal said: ‘We are suffering pain and we don’t want any parents to have a similar feeling’ . Pictured: The Atlantic Reach holiday park 

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: ‘Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a child at a holiday park in Newquay. Police were informed by the ambulance service that a five-year-old boy had drowned in a swimming pool within Atlantic Reach Holiday Park, yesterday afternoon. 

‘The boy is from the Plymouth area and his next of kin are aware, the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is to be prepared for the coroner.

‘Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police along with representatives from Cornwall Council Health and Safety are undertaking enquiries in relation to the circumstances surrounding this death.’

Atlantic Reach issued a statement on social media following the incident yesterday. A post on their Facebook page read: ‘We have closed our Leisure Club for the remainder of this evening. We do apologise for this short notice.’ 

A spokesperson for Atlantic Reach told MailOnline: ‘We do not feel it is appropriate to comment further at this stage, except to say our thoughts are with the family at this time.

‘Atlantic Reach is committed to supporting our guests and community, as well as our team that provided immediate assistance.

‘As such we respectfully ask that all those affected are given time and space at this distressing time.’



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Revealed: There’s a ‘tropical paradise’ beach in Cornwall regarded as ‘the best’, with ‘warm waters and attractive surf instructors’. But there’s a catch…

By Ailbhe Macmahon For Mailonline

Updated:

It’s been declared the ‘best beach in Cornwall’ by ‘both the Cornish people and frequent visitors to the county’.

‘Unspoilt’ Porthemmet Beach is situated on the county’s northern coast.

It’s said to have ‘very warm waters’ and to look ‘more like a tropical paradise’ than a conventional British beach.

Not only that, but it’s also billed as a surfing hotspot with ‘a host of (very attractive) surf instructors’. 

But there’s a catch – Porthemmet Beach is entirely fictional.

Porthemmet Beach has been declared 'the best beach in Cornwall'. But there’s a catch - it's entirely fictional

Porthemmet Beach has been declared ‘the best beach in Cornwall’. But there’s a catch – it’s entirely fictional

The actual beach that appears on the website is Makapu'u Beach on the eastern end of the Hawaiian island of O'ahu. Image courtesy of Creative Commons

The actual beach that appears on the website is Makapu’u Beach on the eastern end of the Hawaiian island of O’ahu. Image courtesy of Creative Commons

One giveaway is that the word ’emmet’ is used in Cornwall to refer to holidaymakers, but that was never likely to be picked up by those outside the county.

A convincing website set up to advertise the fake beach – and the occasional Tripadvisor review that played along with the game – ensured that this made-up hotspot caught travellers out for years.  

Incredibly, it’s a ruse that’s been running since 2007, with the beach website garnering more than 150,000 views in that time.

It caught out Tripadvisor user ‘Bnimo’, who previously wrote in a forum: ‘I’ve read that Porthemmet Beach is beautiful and the only beach in Cornwall that allows nude bathing. I will be staying in Fowey for two weeks in May. Will the water be warm enough to swim then?’

It’s billed as a surfing hotspot with ‘a host of (very attractive) surf instructors’ 

User ‘BellaHampshire’ took the query seriously, and replied: ‘The water in May will still be pretty cold and not for the faint-hearted (like me) although some folk down here swim all year round – so up to you.’

Others, however, took to the forum to correctly identify the beach as fictitious.

It’s no wonder the original website has fooled people – it’s quite informative. Detailed sections also describe the dolphins that visitors might spot and the ‘beautiful’ coral reef they can dive in.

The site claims that Cornwall’s most famous musicians are frequent visitors and that bathers can pick up Cornish pasties near the beach, noting: ‘Be sure to pronounce it “parsty” unless you want to be laughed at.’

This fake beach has been catching travellers out for years thanks to the convincing website that has been set up to advertise it (above)

This fake beach has been catching travellers out for years thanks to the convincing website that has been set up to advertise it (above)

Elsewhere, giving readers directions to the beach, the website says: ‘It should be noted that there is a private joke in Cornwall whereby locals will pretend to not know where Porthemmet Beach is. Don’t be fooled, every Cornish person knows about this beach, they are just having some fun.’

A Porthemmet Beach gift shop has even been set up online, selling everything from boxer shorts to fridge magnets that read: ‘Porthemmet: The best beach in Cornwall.’

The BBC revealed the mastermind behind the website is local teacher Jonty Haywood from Truro. He told the broadcaster: ‘My main aim was to create a countywide prank, something that Cornish people could amuse themselves with. The national publicity has kind of given away the joke to lots of people outside Cornwall.’

The actual beach that appears on the website is Makapuʻu Beach on the eastern end of the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu, which explains its tropical appearance.

Even though more than a decade has passed since the Porthemmet hoax’s inception, the joke doesn’t look set to be losing steam just yet.



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