What is the water and sand quality of the Porthzennor Cove?

The Porthzennor Cove is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Porthzennor Cove?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Porthzennor Cove, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Porthzennor Cove good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Porthzennor Cove is partially protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Porthzennor Cove for swimming is very positive.

Is the Porthzennor Cove good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Porthzennor Cove secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Porthzennor Cove?

Porthzennor Cove can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Hiking adventurers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Porthzennor Cove?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Porthzennor Cove.

What is the closest accommodation to the Porthzennor Cove?

There are 798 places to stay in the Porthzennor Cove area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Porthzennor Cove include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1745619&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">sweetwater Farm</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3407117&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Primrose House</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3139164&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Boar's House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4603570&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Whistler's Rest</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3139181&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Gurnard's Cottage</a></li></ul>

How far is the Porthzennor Cove from parking?

The Porthzennor Cove has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.

What is the best time of the year to visit Porthzennor Cove?

The month with the highest temperature in Porthzennor Cove is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 11°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Porthzennor Cove (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Porthzennor Cove (Cornwall) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Porthzennor Cove for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

Porthzennor Cove

Zennor, United Kingdom

5.9

#545 out of 570 in England 3

Free entrance Virgin beach Deserted Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Zennor • 0.8 km

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Playground Palemon Best Recreational Park

5.5km

Swimming Pool Jubilee Pool Penzance Pool & Cafe

9.7km

Park Ayr Field and Play Park

6.2km

Park Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve

6.5km

Park Trewyn Gardens

6.6km

Park The Malakoff

6.8km

Park The Island

7km

Park South West Coast Path

7.4km

Park Richmond park play site

7.6km

Park National Trust - Trengwainton Garden

7.9km

National Park Hawkes Point

8.3km

Cafe St.Ives Brewery - The Brewhouse

8.8 - Excellent 6.3km

Cafe West Beach Bakery

9.4 - Excellent 6.3km

Bar Royal St Ives Cinema

7.8 - Very good 6.5km

Cafe Coffee Shop

10 - Exceptional 6.5km

Bar Western Hotel

8.4 - Very good 6.5km

Cafe Cafe Art

9.2 - Excellent 6.5km

Bar The Kettle & Wink

8.8 - Excellent 6.5km

Seafood Restaurant By The Sea Seafood & Chips & Take away

8.8 - Excellent 6.6km

Restaurant The Cornish Deli

9.6 - Exceptional 6.6km

Convenience Store Best-one

5.7km

Supermarket Carnellis Stores

5.9km

Ice Cream Shop Moomaid Of Zennor Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 6.7km

Supermarket John's

6.9km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

7km

Convenience Store Costcutter Carbis Bay

7.8km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

8.5km

Supermarket Sainsbury's

8.7km

Supermarket Morrisons

8.9km

Museum The Leach Pottery

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Clodgy Point

5.8km

Museum Tate St Ives

6.6km

Museum Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

6.6km

Tourist Attraction New Craftsman Gallery

9.6 - Exceptional 6.7km

Tourist Attraction St Ives Boat Trips - Fast Rib Rides, Boat Hire, Kayak & SUP Hire

8.6 - Excellent 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Bluefin Charters Fishing & Sea Safaris

8.8 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction St. Ives Museum

8.8 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction Porthgwidden Beach

9.4 - Excellent 7.1km

Art Gallery Penlee House Gallery & Museum

9.4km

Historical Landmark Mên-an-Tol

5km

Historical Landmark Pendeen Lighthouse

8km

Historical Landmark National Trust - Levant Mine and Beam Engine

9.7km

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About

Porthzennor Cove is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 134th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

8.1 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Zennor • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Palemon Best Recreational Park

5.5km

Swimming Pool Jubilee Pool Penzance Pool & Cafe

9.7km

Park Ayr Field and Play Park

6.2km

Park Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve

6.5km

Park Trewyn Gardens

6.6km

Park The Malakoff

6.8km

Park The Island

7km

Park South West Coast Path

7.4km

Park Richmond park play site

7.6km

Park National Trust - Trengwainton Garden

7.9km

National Park Hawkes Point

8.3km

Cafe St.Ives Brewery - The Brewhouse

8.8 - Excellent 6.3km

Cafe West Beach Bakery

9.4 - Excellent 6.3km

Bar Royal St Ives Cinema

7.8 - Very good 6.5km

Cafe Coffee Shop

10 - Exceptional 6.5km

Bar Western Hotel

8.4 - Very good 6.5km

Cafe Cafe Art

9.2 - Excellent 6.5km

Bar The Kettle & Wink

8.8 - Excellent 6.5km

Seafood Restaurant By The Sea Seafood & Chips & Take away

8.8 - Excellent 6.6km

Restaurant The Cornish Deli

9.6 - Exceptional 6.6km

Convenience Store Best-one

5.7km

Supermarket Carnellis Stores

5.9km

Ice Cream Shop Moomaid Of Zennor Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 6.7km

Supermarket John's

6.9km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

7km

Convenience Store Costcutter Carbis Bay

7.8km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

8.5km

Supermarket Sainsbury's

8.7km

Supermarket Morrisons

8.9km

Museum The Leach Pottery

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Clodgy Point

5.8km

Museum Tate St Ives

6.6km

Museum Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

6.6km

Tourist Attraction New Craftsman Gallery

9.6 - Exceptional 6.7km

Tourist Attraction St Ives Boat Trips - Fast Rib Rides, Boat Hire, Kayak & SUP Hire

8.6 - Excellent 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Bluefin Charters Fishing & Sea Safaris

8.8 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction St. Ives Museum

8.8 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction Porthgwidden Beach

9.4 - Excellent 7.1km

Art Gallery Penlee House Gallery & Museum

9.4km

Historical Landmark Mên-an-Tol

5km

Historical Landmark Pendeen Lighthouse

8km

Historical Landmark National Trust - Levant Mine and Beam Engine

9.7km

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Located at nearest locality

Zennor • 4.7km from center

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Localities

Nearest

Zennor • 870m

Transport

Airport

PZE • 8.7km

Bus Station

Bullans Hill • 6.2km

Train Station

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Larina Conkley

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Porthzennor Cove is breathtaking! When I was younger, my family moved from the US to the UK for three years and spent our summers in Cornwall, although we lived in West Hampstead, London during the rest of the year. We also explored other areas like Devon, Wales, The Cotswolds, Surrey Hills, and Northumberland, as well as visiting Ireland & Scotland and skiing in Scotland & Europe (Cairngorm & Nevis, France, Switzerland & Austria) during the winters. Cornwall held a special place in our hearts, and for three summers in a row (1984-1987), my parents rented a house just outside of Zennor with incredible views of the fields and ocean. Porthzennor Cove & Beach was within hiking distance, and even though the beach is rocky and requires a bit of a hike to get to, it's hidden and absolutely stunning. The hiking along the Southwest Coastal Path in this area is particularly magnificent, especially during summertime. Nearby towns like Penzance and St. Ives are also charming and great for shopping. Cornwall holds some of my fondest childhood memories, and as an American, I feel incredibly privileged to have experienced this beautiful and quaint corner of the UK. 😎✌️🇬🇧

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Arielle Parker

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is tucked away and incredibly stunning.

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Lila Kozlovski.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The coastline is absolutely breathtaking, but it's surprising that even during the high season the beach is deserted.

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Lorenzo Santamaria

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views. However, it's surprising that even during the high season, the beach remains deserted.

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Lila Rivers

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The walk along the beach was absolutely stunning.

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Porthzennor Cove

Zennor, United Kingdom

Playground Palemon Best Recreational Park

Swimming Pool Jubilee Pool Penzance Pool & Cafe

Park Ayr Field and Play Park

Park Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve

Park Trewyn Gardens

Park The Malakoff

Park The Island

Park South West Coast Path

Park Richmond park play site

Park National Trust - Trengwainton Garden

National Park Hawkes Point

Cafe St.Ives Brewery - The Brewhouse

Cafe West Beach Bakery

Bar Royal St Ives Cinema

Cafe Coffee Shop

Bar Western Hotel

Cafe Cafe Art

Bar The Kettle & Wink

Seafood Restaurant By The Sea Seafood & Chips & Take away

Restaurant The Cornish Deli

Convenience Store Best-one

Supermarket Carnellis Stores

Ice Cream Shop Moomaid Of Zennor Ice Cream Parlour

Supermarket John's

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

Convenience Store Costcutter Carbis Bay

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

Supermarket Sainsbury's

Supermarket Morrisons

Museum The Leach Pottery

Tourist Attraction Clodgy Point

Museum Tate St Ives

Museum Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

Tourist Attraction New Craftsman Gallery

Tourist Attraction St Ives Boat Trips - Fast Rib Rides, Boat Hire, Kayak & SUP Hire

Tourist Attraction Bluefin Charters Fishing & Sea Safaris

Tourist Attraction St. Ives Museum

Tourist Attraction Porthgwidden Beach

Art Gallery Penlee House Gallery & Museum

Historical Landmark Mên-an-Tol

Historical Landmark Pendeen Lighthouse

Historical Landmark National Trust - Levant Mine and Beam Engine

About

Weather

Zennor, England, Cornwall

Playground Palemon Best Recreational Park

Swimming Pool Jubilee Pool Penzance Pool & Cafe

Park Ayr Field and Play Park

Park Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve

Park Trewyn Gardens

Park The Malakoff

Park The Island

Park South West Coast Path

Park Richmond park play site

Park National Trust - Trengwainton Garden

National Park Hawkes Point

Cafe St.Ives Brewery - The Brewhouse

Cafe West Beach Bakery

Bar Royal St Ives Cinema

Cafe Coffee Shop

Bar Western Hotel

Cafe Cafe Art

Bar The Kettle & Wink

Seafood Restaurant By The Sea Seafood & Chips & Take away

Restaurant The Cornish Deli

Convenience Store Best-one

Supermarket Carnellis Stores

Ice Cream Shop Moomaid Of Zennor Ice Cream Parlour

Supermarket John's

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

Convenience Store Costcutter Carbis Bay

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

Supermarket Sainsbury's

Supermarket Morrisons

Museum The Leach Pottery

Tourist Attraction Clodgy Point

Museum Tate St Ives

Museum Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden