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Constantine Bay

Photograph: Roy Parkhouse

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Padstow, Cornwall

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Lat/Long

50.5N 5.0W

Water grade 2011

MCS Recommended — Highest UK standard for bathing water quality. Only sites with properly treated
continuous sewage discharge (if any) considered. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Guideline - European standard for good water quality. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Basic pass - European minimum standard for water quality. Waterborne pathogens present in quantities
known to cause illness. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Fail – Failed the European minimum standard. Waterborne pathogens present in high levels.
MCS advises against swimming. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Stay out of the sea for at least 48 hours after a storm to avoid exposure to storm pollution.

See our "Clean seas matter" page to find out more about water quality standards.

MCS Recommended

2011: MCS Recommended

2010: MCS Recommended

2009: MCS Recommended

2008: MCS Recommended

European designated bathing water

European Designated beaches are officially recognised bathing
waters which have to meet European water quality standards.

Lifeguarded

RNLI Lifeguard service April 29th - September 25th & Easter weekend

This wide sweeping arc of gently shelving soft pale sands is backed by large marram-covered dunes. It is bounded on either side by low headlands with rocky outcrops stretching seaward. Few facilities are available at the beach.

Beach type

Sand

Local facilities

Toilets

Litter

Beach cleaned regularly

Parking

200 spaces. pay and display. If this is full it is possible to park at Treuyarnon bay and walk.

Things to do

Swimming, surfing and exploring the rock pools.

Wildlife & walks

Constantine is on the North Cornwall Coast Path, which has some spectacular views to Trevose Head in the north and Newquay to the south. Rock pools are exposed at low tide and these provide a fascinating close-up of marine life.