When most of us think of a holiday, we picture hopping on a plane and flying abroad to tropical beaches or historic cities with many sights to see. It's often easy to take for granted what we have on our own doorstep and choose instead to jet off to Spain for a dose of reliable sun. However, Cornwall is home to many beautiful beaches and picture postcard villages which are often mistaken for exotic locations abroad.
With the right timing, you could find yourself basking in the same natural beauty without ever leaving the country. If you're interested in a holiday closer to home, there is no need to look further than Cornwall. Here are all the places our beautiful Duchy has been compared to abroad: Kynance Cove is a tidal beach accessible only by steps - and is famous for its white sand, turquoise sea and rock stacks.
Last June, Parkdean Resorts said Kynance Cove can be likened to the far more expensive to visit Sosua Beach in the Dominican Republic. It said: "Kynance Cove might sell Cornish pasties on its shores, but the rugged and rolling coastline is akin to Sosua Beach in the Dominican Republic. Porthcurno Beach is a stunning beach with the water against the stunning backdrop of cliffs and the Minack theatre making it unlike anywhere else.
Porthcurno Beach was also daringly compared to the Virgin Islands' Cinnamon Beach by Parkdean Resorts. The holiday company said at the time: "Side-by-side, Porthcurno Beach and Cinnamon Bay Beach feature similar swatches of white sand, t.