Gyllyngvase Beach
Gyllyngvase Beach is the sandy jewel in Falmouth’s crown – a sheltered, safe Blue Flag beach with crystal-clear turquoise waters, ideal for all.
Enjoy strolls at sunrise, yoga on the beach and barbecues in the sun. Or amble beyond Gylly towards the gentle coast path, leading towards further beaches and an unspoiled coastline brimming with natural wonders. Gylly is a popular year-round sea swimming hot spot if you’re keen to dip a toe. At the same time, WeSUP and Gylly Adventures offer paddleboarding, coasteering, snorkelling, kayaking and more right off the beach.
The beach is also only a 15 minutes walk from Falmouth town centre, gently sloping, with a cafe, toilets, and a sand chair available to hire. And the surf is often better in the winter months. The views aren’t bad either, with Pendennis Point and Castle in the distance and all the shipping coming and going from Falmouth harbour to watch. Visitors can enjoy rock pooling and explore the beautiful Queen Mary Gardens planted between the car park and the beach. The subtropical Gyllyngdune Gardens are behind the beach on the steep beach slope up to the Princess Pavilion.
