What is the water and sand quality of the Portscatho beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Portscatho beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Portscatho beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Portscatho beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Portscatho beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Portscatho beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Portscatho beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Portscatho beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Portscatho beach?

The bar is located right on the Portscatho beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tide & Thyme is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Portscatho beach?

There are 369 places to stay in the Portscatho beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Portscatho beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1001416&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Rosevine</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=493438&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Rising Sun</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=319518&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">St Mawes Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1933252&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Nanvivian</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6247841&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Thatched Cottage</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7091734&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rostowan Villa, very near the Beach</a></li></ul>

How far is the Portscatho beach from parking?

The Portscatho beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Portscatho beach?

There are 1 attractions near Portscatho beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are National Trust - Carne and Pendower located in 4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Portscatho beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Portscatho beach is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Portscatho beach (Cornwall) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Portscatho beach (Cornwall) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Photo of Portscatho beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Portscatho beach with small multi bays

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Portscatho beach

Porthscatho, United Kingdom

6.2

#512 out of 570 in England 2

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Motor boat rent Good for Sup surfing Good for Kayaking Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Portscatho • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Gerrans and Portscatho Playground

620m

Playground Kimberley Park Playground

8.1km

Park Porth Beach

140m

Park Stodden Stairs

330m

Park Gerrans Park and Garden

370m

Park Gerrans Village Green

580m

Park Peter’s Splash Beach

790m

Hiking Area St Just in Roseland

2.5km

Park Lamorran Gardens

4km

Hiking Area Roseland Coast Cliffs & Viewpoint.

4.2km

Park Moor Launder Water Garden

5.7km

Restaurant Tide & Thyme

10 - Exceptional 80m

Bar Portscatho Harbour Club

9.4 - Excellent 90m

Bar Plume of Feathers

9.2 - Excellent 130m

Cafe The Boathouse Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 150m

Bar The Standard Inn, Portscatho

9.6 - Exceptional 550m

Cafe The Hidden Hut

9.4 - Excellent 640m

Bar The Vine by Knightor

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Cafe The Thirstea Co

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Cafe Tregairewoon Farm kitchen

8.4 - Very good 2.6km

Ice Cream Shop Scatho’s

10 - Exceptional 130m

Ice Cream Shop Callestick Farm Champion Cornish Ice Cream, at The Boathouse Portscatho

10 - Exceptional 150m

Ice Cream Shop Fudge&More

9 - Excellent 3.6km

Bakery St Mawes Bakery

8.8 - Excellent 3.8km

Supermarket Tesco Express

7.1km

Department Store Trago Mills

8.4 - Very good 7.2km

Discount Store Poundland

7.3km

Supermarket Tesco Express

7.4km

Supermarket Iceland Supermarket Falmouth

7.6km

Church St Just-in-Roseland Church

2.9km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Carne and Pendower

3.9km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - St Anthony Head

5km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Trelissick Garden

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Pendennis Point

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Pendennis Castle

9 - Excellent 6.4km

Museum National Maritime Museum Cornwall

6.9km

Museum Falmouth Art Gallery

7.5km

Movie Theater Phoenix Falmouth Cinema, Restaurant & Bar

8.8 - Excellent 7.7km

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About

Portscatho beach is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 123th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

6.8 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Portscatho • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Gerrans and Portscatho Playground

620m

Playground Kimberley Park Playground

8.1km

Park Porth Beach

140m

Park Stodden Stairs

330m

Park Gerrans Park and Garden

370m

Park Gerrans Village Green

580m

Park Peter’s Splash Beach

790m

Hiking Area St Just in Roseland

2.5km

Park Lamorran Gardens

4km

Hiking Area Roseland Coast Cliffs & Viewpoint.

4.2km

Park Moor Launder Water Garden

5.7km

Restaurant Tide & Thyme

10 - Exceptional 80m

Bar Portscatho Harbour Club

9.4 - Excellent 90m

Bar Plume of Feathers

9.2 - Excellent 130m

Cafe The Boathouse Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 150m

Bar The Standard Inn, Portscatho

9.6 - Exceptional 550m

Cafe The Hidden Hut

9.4 - Excellent 640m

Bar The Vine by Knightor

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Cafe The Thirstea Co

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Cafe Tregairewoon Farm kitchen

8.4 - Very good 2.6km

Ice Cream Shop Scatho’s

10 - Exceptional 130m

Ice Cream Shop Callestick Farm Champion Cornish Ice Cream, at The Boathouse Portscatho

10 - Exceptional 150m

Ice Cream Shop Fudge&More

9 - Excellent 3.6km

Bakery St Mawes Bakery

8.8 - Excellent 3.8km

Supermarket Tesco Express

7.1km

Department Store Trago Mills

8.4 - Very good 7.2km

Discount Store Poundland

7.3km

Supermarket Tesco Express

7.4km

Supermarket Iceland Supermarket Falmouth

7.6km

Church St Just-in-Roseland Church

2.9km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Carne and Pendower

3.9km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - St Anthony Head

5km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Trelissick Garden

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Pendennis Point

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Pendennis Castle

9 - Excellent 6.4km

Museum National Maritime Museum Cornwall

6.9km

Museum Falmouth Art Gallery

7.5km

Movie Theater Phoenix Falmouth Cinema, Restaurant & Bar

8.8 - Excellent 7.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

890m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

The Rosevine

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Portscatho • 960m from center

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1.5km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Driftwood

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Portscatho • 1.6km from center

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6.3km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Jago Cottage

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Portscatho • 6.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Portscatho • 170m

Transport

Airport

NQY • 29km

Bus Station

Highertown • 220m

Train Station

Falmouth Docks • 6.7km

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