Porthemmet Beach, Cornwall

As an April fool in years gone by, long-suffering parents - having tipped off the local shopkeeper - would ask their pesky kids to go to the store for a ‘long weight’. After standing around for three hours children would realise not only that they just had a very long wait indeed, but also that dads’ jokes really don’t get any better. These days, technology means that our practical jokes can be a little more ambitious – and today, it was revealed that a big joke has been played on anyone planning to visit Cornwall’s Porthemmet beach.

You see, the beach, which features exquisite turquoise seas and topless sunbathing, doesn’t actually exist: it is merely the creation of an ex-Cambridge graduate with some time on his hands and a sense of humour. With ‘emmet’ being a disparaging Cornish term for tourists, the ‘official Porthemmet website’ claims that Cornish locals all share a private joke of refusing to let on where the beach actually is…

But don’t pack up that bucket and spade just yet. All you disappointed emmets can visit Carbis Bay beach instead - OK, so there's no topless sunbathing, but it's one of the most picturesque places you'll find in Cornwall.

You can get the NavPix here… Honestly.

Comments

[Peter Ace]

I want to propose that local people of Devon & Cornwall should put together packs containing a small quantity of sand, self tanning lotition, a recording of seagulls and any other small holiday related items. These packs will be sent to anybody wishing to have a cheap holiday. They can pay a nominal sum for their holiday and avoid the long journey to the south west by staying at home and using the pack as they wish and simulate a relaxing holiday

[Air Jordan shoes]

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

[Chanel Bags]

Thanks so much for posting these, they are fantastic! So bummed I missed what looks like a truly unique evening.