Carbis Bay Holidays :: West Cornwall Sunsets
For lovers of West Cornwall and for any of those creative photographers or romantics who have enjoyed a sunrise or sunsets in this delightful part of England.
If you are a previous guest of Carbis Bay Holidays, please email your Cornish gems and we will publish the image on this page and share your experience with others.
For prospective guests who enjoy photography and have not visited this part of Cornwall before, you will be provided with some wonderful opportunities to express your creative talent. The St Ives Bay area is renowned for it's quality of light, you will never tire of the ever changing colours of the sea and sky. Come and discover Cornwall and see for yourself.
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Carbis Bay Sunset and Sunrise
Carbis Bay is north facing, the sun rises over Hayle and Godrevy and sets over Porthminster Point at the end of Carbis Bay beach, so you can enjoy both.
Chances are you may enjoy the spectacular colours from your holiday property, but a walk down to the beach to experience the reflections on the sea, is strongly recommended.
Hayle Towans sunset
Just a short drive out of St Ives or Carbis Bay, after Lelant village take the left turn to Hayle, past the estuary on your left, drive into Hayle with the river on your left and after passing Philps Pasties the road turns sharp right. Immediatley turn left over the iron bridge and keep left. The road/track follows the river and winds it way through the sand dunes of Hayle Towans. There is a pay and display car park from which you can enjoy the stunning sunsets across St Ives Bay.
St Ives sunset
Porthmeor beach in St Ives is one of the places to experience the best sunsets. This is a popular beach for surfers so you should get some good silhouettes. There is a restaurant at the head of the beach but you will certainly have to book in high season, if not just relax on the sandy beach and take in the colours.
Lands End sunset
Lands End - the silhouettes of disused mines and the towering granite cliffs, provide a stunning contrast to the orange and red colours as the sun sinks below the horizon. On a clear evening you may see the Longships Lighthouse and surrounding islands. Drive down to Sennen Cove and then take the coastal path towards to St Ives to get the best vantage points.
Credited: Stuart Larter - April 2007
Sunrise at Carbis Bay
Sunrise over Hayle and Godrevy from Carbis Beach Apartments, just draw back the curtains in the master bedroom and enjoy the colours. Step out onto the decking or patio or perhaps stroll down to the beach to see the reflections on the sea.
Credited: Clive Morton 2005
Porthmeor Beach Sunset
Always take your camera with you when visiting St Ives, particularly in the evening. Another Cornish gem from one of our regular guests taken at Porthmeor Beach on a May evening.
Credited: Steve Hayes - June 2008
Portreath sunset
A stunning sunset at Portreath just up the coast from St Ives. Gull Rock is on the right of the picture, in the foreground you can see the local gig coming ashore from practice, also the last of the day' surfers.
Credited: Witheld
Sennen Sunset
Contented silhouettes having enjoyed a stunning sunset on the rocks near Sennen Cove, the South West Coast path from Sennen to Lands End is one to enjoy at any time of the day, but on a clear evening, this is the place to be.
Accredited - Kirsty Straw
Carbis Bay sunset
Another superb sunset at Carbis Bay with amazing coloured cloud patterns. The sun sets over St Ives and offers different colours every evening, view our live webcam every or better still stay in one of our luxury properties.
Accredited: Carbis Bay guest (name withheld)
Sunset over St Ives
An amazing sunset over St Ives from Chy an Kerris on Headland Road in Carbis Bay, the former home of the famous Barbara Hepworth and Bill Nicholson. Hard to describe this stunning picture - another Cornish gem.
Accredited: Audrey Langhorn - Chy an Kerris
Longstone Lighthouse
Longstone Lighthouse - just over a mile off Lands Ends and built in the 1870's. This was taken on a very clear evening with a wondeful pale soft orange glow Cornish sunset.
Accredited: Simon Cross
Hayle Estuary
A kite surfer enjoys the last hours of the day, wonderful backdrop of St Ives. The Hayle Estuary is an ideal location for wind and kite surfing, this 3 mile expanse of glorious sand extends across Gwithian towards Godrevy.
Credit: Simon Marlow
St Nicholas Chapel
The Chapel of St Nicholas is on the Island between Porthgwidden beach and Porthmeor beach so enjoys spectacular view along the Cornish coastline, The chapel dates back to the 15th century but was demolished in 1904 and rebuilt in 1911
St Michaels Mount Marazion
Perhaps one of the most visited landmarks in West Cornwall, St Michael's Mount is 3 miles east of Penzance, access to the island is easy at low tide when the granite causeway is opened for pedestrian crossings, there are ferry boat services running at high tide during the summer.
Smartie at Hayle
Out and about on a summer's evening we couldn't resist a picture of the "Company car", this picture is taken at Hayle.
Accredited: Richard Brindley
Porthmeor Beach Cafe
How about a romantic dinner at the Porthmeor Beach Cafe ?
Sunrise from Carbis Beach Apartments
You've got to up early in the summer to catch this - 5.30am, but well worthwhile. This was taken from the decking at Carbis Beach Apartments and the view from the master bedroom, what a start to the day !.
Accredited - Deborah Carter
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