Staying in Cornwall

Porthcurno

Porthcurno is a small village in the parish of St Levan, in the very far west of Cornwall. In the late nineteenth century, Porthcurno became internationally known as an important centre for international communications. Today, a white granite pyramid atop the cliff between Porthcurno and Logan Rock marks the spot where a hut housing the termination of a submarine telegraph cable once stood. Porthcurno and the surrounding land is recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with stunning cliffs and beaches, and is the perfect location for keen walkers. There is a small sub post office and general stores nearby, as well as a small café and ice cream stand near the car park (open only during the peak summer season). The Porthcurno Telegraph Museum details the communications history of the area, and the world famous open-air Minack Theatre is set in the Porthcurno cliffside.