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Praa Sands West

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  • Water temp(satellite):
  • 10.9°C
  • 2025-04-17

Praa Sands is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 1.3 kilometres wide, backed by sand dunes. The western end of the beach is less rocky and the Germoe Stream flows across the beach to the sea. Praa Sands West Beach is located in Cornwall 4 kilometers south west of Breage.

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Praa Sands East ⟼ 1 km away
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Praa Sands East Beach ⟼ 1.1 km away
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Long Rock ⟼ 9.4 km away
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