Two beaches in Cornwall have been named among the best white sand beaches in the UK.

Porthcurno and Kynance Cove were included on a list from The Telegraph which also featured the likes of Holkham Beach in Norfolk.

Describing the list, they wrote: "Aquamarine waters, bone-white sands, bleached driftwood… the stuff of holiday brochures and Instagram posts, and designed to lure us to foreign and exotic idylls. But, hang on; why go abroad? 

"Look closer to home. Britain’s coastline may not offer the bath-warm temperatures and languid palm trees of, say, the Caribbean, but it has some startling beaches along its varied coastline. And they’re not always where you might think."

The full list of the best white sand beaches can be found on The Telegraph website here.

What was said about Porthcurno and Kynance Cove?

Porthcurno was praised by The Telegraph for its "rugged setting " and "pearly sands" among other features.

They wrote: "Cornwall has several contenders for our top 10 but Porthcurno, on the south-western tip and around the corner from Land’s End, makes the grade as much for its rugged setting as its pearly sands.

"Down steep steps and cupped by high granite cliffs that provide a natural windbreak, it has a raw beauty.

"At low tide, the sands curve around the eastern headland to Pedn Vounder giving two beaches for the price of one. As Porthcurno’s beach shelves quickly, it’s a good spot for swimming."

Alongside that, Porthcurno has been well-reviewed on Tripadvisor with a score of 5/5 from 679 ratings.

Meanwhile, Kynance Cove was highlighted for its natural beauty, particularly its "shell-white sands" and "turquoise waters".

Many of its features make it feel like a children's storybook and it has also been well-reviewed on Tripadvisor with a score of 5/5 from 2,041 ratings.

You can read more about Kynance with our review here: Visit to Kynance Cove, Cornwall: The World’s 50 Best Beaches

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They wrote: "Turquoise waters and shell-white sands, sea-stacks and hidden caves, Kynance Cove could be straight out of a children’s adventure story. On the western side of Lizard Point, this beach has attracted visitors since Victorian times.

"The caves and sea-stacks, with quaint names such as the “Ladies Bathing Pool” and “The Bishop”, can be explored at low tide, but care is needed when high tide approaches.

"When it gets busy – which it will – take the two-mile cliff path to Lizard Point, England’s most southerly point, and a series of spectacular rock formations."