Towns and Villages near Hayle

Carbis Bay

22 August 2026

The quiet, unassuming sister of St Ives, Carbis Bay is only one mile west from its famous neighbour and overlooks the bay to the iconic lighthouse just off-shore at Godrevy Point, four miles further west across the golden sands of the Towans. Carbis Bay is a lot quieter all year round and boasts three of the finest sandy beaches in the area, Carbis Bay beach, Porthkidney Sands and Hawkes Point, perfect for families and couples. Or if you want to sample the delights of St Ives it delivers the best route in. Leave your car behind and catch the train or stroll along the coast path, you will not be disappointed as you round the final corner.

Marazion

4 May 2025

Most people barely glance at the village of Marazion as they head off over the causeway to St Michael's Mount, but it's worth a nose. There are some lovely galleries and a few cosy cafes to linger in.

St Ives

11 October 2022

One of the jewels in the UK's crown. St Ives is a maze of cobbled streets, fishermen's cottages, shops, galleries and restaurants waiting to be explored. St Ives bay has beaches catering for everyone's holiday needs, from sheltered bays for the family to surfing at Porthmeor beach. Home to the Tate St Ives, the town has long had a reputation as a Mecca for artists due to the weather and the unique quality of natural light.

Camborne

Full of interesting buildings and remnants of the once booming mining industry, Camborne is easy to get to on the A30 and close to the north coast at Godrevy and Portreath. Pop over to Heartlands for playtime and to learn all things heritage, particular Richard Trevithick (steam engine inventor) and then take a stroll through popoular Tehidy Woods for a fascinating day out.

Gwithian

Full of ancient history, this little coastal village near Hayle on the north coast of west Cornwall, has one of the best beaches in the county. Wide, flat, vast expanses of sand line the bay between the Hayle and Red Rivers and wildlife walks abound.

Praa Sands

The village of Praa Sands revolves entirely around the wide swathe of sand that draws families here every summer. Facing south, the beach is said to benefit from the longest sunshine hours of any place in the country. Praa Sands is one of the few south coast bays to enjoy great, consistent waves and as such is a magnet for surfers. There's also a 9-hole golf course and two good restaurants which specialise in local seafood.

Redruth

Falling into the category of south Cornwall because of its position south of the A30 spine road, the town is actually close to the coastline of north Cornwall. Its inland location makes it easy to get to and a good base for exploring all the county. Redruth was previously a very rich mining town, when sales of tin and copper were at their peak, evidence of which can be seen in some of the remaining architecture. However, since the decline of the industry it is now best known as being a heritage town, rich in history with plenty of ruins testament to its past. The landscape of the area forms peaks and vales, with an interesting geology including the mound at Carn Brea which has been described as 'perhaps the most important archaeological site in the county' thanks to its plethora of archaeological finds stretching back through the ages.