5 Tresco beaches you have to see this summer
Every beach on Tresco is special and they are all beautiful throughout each season but here are five you simply have to see this summer...
Tresco is famous for its beaches and a short wander along the shore or a glance at the coast out of the window of a helicopter or plane will tell you why. Each and every beach is covered in spectacular white sand that glistens, leaving sparkly footprints on the ground between the coast and cottages all over the island.
Every beach can be enjoyed all year round with winter guaranteeing a beach to yourself, autumn boasting spectacular sunrises and sunsets, spring allowing for the first barefoot beach combs of the year and summer providing long lasting holiday memories.
Pretty much every summer stay on Tresco starts and ends at the beach. Whether its a morning dip in the sea followed by a coffee from the ruin, a hearty picnic complete with Scilly produce to provide fuel for family sand castle building, a chance to stop and breathe with a book or a sketchpad, or an evening stroll to walk off a delicious meal after a day of exploration, the beach is front and centre.
Wherever you are staying, whatever the wind direction, there is always a perfect summer beach on Tresco.
5 Tresco beaches you have to see this summer
Blockhouse Beach
Castle Par
Appletree Bay
Green Porth
Pentle Bay
Overlooking St Martin's and the distant Eastern Isles, Blockhouse Beach is just a short walk along the coast from The Ruin Beach Cafe yet it feels like entering another world entirely. At low tide, it boasts huge amounts of sand just waiting to be combed and explored and at high tide, the mini meander from dunes to sea makes it perfect for an ocean dip. Blockhouse Beach gets direct sun in the morning but is equally lovely in the evenings when the sea and surrounding isles are lit up by the sun starting to set in the west.
Castle Par is an extremely special spot thanks to its hidden nature and remote location. Known predominantly amongst kayakers and sailors, this beach enjoys the late afternoon sun and is completely covered at certain states of tide ensuring it is wiped clean every day, often seeing no footprints at all. To find it, set off from New Grimsby waiting room along the coast and stop before Cromwell's Castle. There is a little clamber down some rocks but it is worth the wander as it is likely you won't see another soul and will have the beach all to yourself. Swim, sit with a book or take in the view of Bryher, the fort and the passing boats...
Located on the west coast of the island, sighting Appletree Bay signals the beginning of the holiday for those travelling by boat from St Mary's to Tresco. An incredible spot for sunsets, swims and shell searching, this beach is rather special. Just a stone's throw away from the Abbey Garden, it is the perfect picnic spot or the ideal place for one last swim before catching the helicopter home. Tucked behind the sea wall in the afternoon sun, you could be in the Caribbean...
A familiar favourite amongst many families who continue to return to Tresco, Green Porth is nestled amongst a plethora of cottages at Old Grimsby yet feels like a remote spot on a treasure island. Many locals set off on adventures in their dinghies from this very beach and the quay makes for hours of quay jumping entertainment. Watching the sunrise from Green Porth never gets old but lazy afternoons in the softer glow of the sun are also unmatched.
Tucked away on the eastern coast at the southern end of the island, a day on Pentle feels like a holiday all of its own. Set off on foot or bikes from your cottage and meander down the Abbey Drive, continuing all the way to the coast. Adventure through the dunes to white sparkly sands and set up camp. With views of St Mary's and the Eastern Isles, and hoards of shiny shells and vibrant seaweeds, many hours can be whiled away combing the shores. And if the beach isn't enough, lying behind the sand is rich woodland perfect for cooling down in the shade and listening to the birds.
