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

The Porthminster beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Porthminster beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Porthminster beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Porthminster beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>Activities available on the ground:<ul><li>Beach volleyball</li></ul>

Is the Porthminster beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Porthminster beach is partially protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Porthminster beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Porthminster 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Porthminster beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

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

The bar is located right on the Porthminster beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Harbour Kitchen, Bar & Terrace is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Porthminster beach?

There are 758 places to stay in the Porthminster beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Porthminster beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=36339&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Harbour Hotel St Ives</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1294156&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The St Ives Bay Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=35332&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pedn-Olva</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5443278&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Trevail Penthouse</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4597769&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Number One - Stones Court</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7169894&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sea Shells</a></li></ul>

How far is the Porthminster beach from parking?

The Porthminster 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 Porthminster beach?

There are 4 attractions near Porthminster beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are New Craftsman Gallery located in 0.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Porthminster beach 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?

Porthminster 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.Porthminster 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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Porthminster beach

9.1

#1 out of 570 in England 6

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

St. Ives • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Palemon Best Recreational Park

1.3km

Playground Hayle Recreation Ground

5km

Playground Play Park

9.1km

Playground Playground W End

9.2km

Park The Malakoff

100m

Park Trewyn Gardens

420m

Park Ayr Field and Play Park

750m

Park The Island

840m

Park South West Coast Path

1.1km

Park Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve

1.2km

Park Richmond park play site

1.6km

National Park Hawkes Point

1.7km

Park Porthkidney Beach

2.7km

Seafood Restaurant Porthminster Beach Cafe

9 - Excellent 60m

Bar Pedn Olva, St Ives

9 - Excellent 80m

Bar Harbour Kitchen, Bar & Terrace

5.8 - Pleasant 170m

Bar St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa

8.2 - Very good 180m

Bar Harbour View House

9.2 - Excellent 190m

Bar Bier Huis Grand Café

9.4 - Excellent 280m

Cafe Lolas lounge

9.2 - Excellent 300m

Bar The Hain Line

8 - Very good 310m

Bar Host St Ives

9.8 - Exceptional 310m

Ice Cream Shop Moomaid Of Zennor Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 250m

Supermarket John's

590m

Supermarket Carnellis Stores

1km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

1km

Convenience Store Best-one

1.1km

Convenience Store Costcutter Carbis Bay

1.8km

Bakery Philps Bakery

9.2 - Excellent 4.1km

Supermarket Asda Hayle Harbour Superstore

4.3km

Discount Store Home Bargains

4.9km

Museum Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

450m

Tourist Attraction New Craftsman Gallery

9.6 - Exceptional 450m

Tourist Attraction Bluefin Charters Fishing & Sea Safaris

8.8 - Excellent 520m

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

8.6 - Excellent 570m

Museum Tate St Ives

650m

Tourist Attraction St. Ives Museum

8.8 - Excellent 670m

Tourist Attraction Porthgwidden Beach

9.4 - Excellent 770m

Museum The Leach Pottery

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Clodgy Point

1.6km

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About

Porthminster beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 1th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+17 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

9.4 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

St. Ives • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Palemon Best Recreational Park

1.3km

Playground Hayle Recreation Ground

5km

Playground Play Park

9.1km

Playground Playground W End

9.2km

Park The Malakoff

100m

Park Trewyn Gardens

420m

Park Ayr Field and Play Park

750m

Park The Island

840m

Park South West Coast Path

1.1km

Park Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve

1.2km

Park Richmond park play site

1.6km

National Park Hawkes Point

1.7km

Park Porthkidney Beach

2.7km

Seafood Restaurant Porthminster Beach Cafe

9 - Excellent 60m

Bar Pedn Olva, St Ives

9 - Excellent 80m

Bar Harbour Kitchen, Bar & Terrace

5.8 - Pleasant 170m

Bar St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa

8.2 - Very good 180m

Bar Harbour View House

9.2 - Excellent 190m

Bar Bier Huis Grand Café

9.4 - Excellent 280m

Cafe Lolas lounge

9.2 - Excellent 300m

Bar The Hain Line

8 - Very good 310m

Bar Host St Ives

9.8 - Exceptional 310m

Ice Cream Shop Moomaid Of Zennor Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 250m

Supermarket John's

590m

Supermarket Carnellis Stores

1km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

1km

Convenience Store Best-one

1.1km

Convenience Store Costcutter Carbis Bay

1.8km

Bakery Philps Bakery

9.2 - Excellent 4.1km

Supermarket Asda Hayle Harbour Superstore

4.3km

Discount Store Home Bargains

4.9km

Museum Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

450m

Tourist Attraction New Craftsman Gallery

9.6 - Exceptional 450m

Tourist Attraction Bluefin Charters Fishing & Sea Safaris

8.8 - Excellent 520m

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

8.6 - Excellent 570m

Museum Tate St Ives

650m

Tourist Attraction St. Ives Museum

8.8 - Excellent 670m

Tourist Attraction Porthgwidden Beach

9.4 - Excellent 770m

Museum The Leach Pottery

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Clodgy Point

1.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

220m from the beach

9 Excellent

Waters Edge

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

St. Ives • 760m from center

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240m from the beach

8 Very good

Harbour Hotel St Ives

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

St. Ives • 810m from center

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340m from the beach

Penryn

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

St. Ives • 690m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

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Porthgwidden Beach

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Carbis Bay beach

8.7 Excellent

Popular beach 3km

Porthkidney Beach

7.7 Very good

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7.9 Very good

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Localities

Nearest

St. Ives • 800m

Transport

Airport

PZE • 9.5km

Bus Station

Bullans Hill • 930m

Train Station

St Ives • 210m

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Mila Kuroda

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach with breathtaking views and its golden, fine sand adds to its charm.

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Larina Conkley

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely delightful, suitable for families with its calm yet playful waves and crystal clear waters. The beach bar is also exceptional, offering a great selection of refreshments. If you arrive at the beach early in the day, you may be lucky enough to snag a spot in the Station long stay carpark, which is conveniently located just a short stroll from the shore.

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Jenna Greene

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely beautiful with its vast expanse of golden fine sand. It's a great spot for a leisurely stroll or just lounging around.

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Kadeem Alvarado

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This shoreline boasts crystal-clear waters and powdery sand that will take your breath away. If you're traveling with little ones, you'll be pleased to know that during peak season, a dedicated team of volunteers is on hand to entertain and engage your children in a variety of activities. For those looking to explore the water, there are plenty of rental options available nearby, including kayaks, paddle boards, and comfortable deck chairs. While there are toilet facilities on site, it's worth noting that parking can be a bit of a challenge on crowded days. However, once the tide recedes, you'll have the opportunity to stroll to the neighboring beach and take in even more of the scenery.

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Kamal Ahmed.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

If you're seeking a gorgeous beach in Cornwall, look no further than this gem. The sand is a stunning golden hue, the weather is delightful, and the water is so clear you can see right through it. Plus, the town of St Ives is a charming sight to behold. This beach is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. However, be aware that parking can be a bit of a headache - during our visit at half term, we found ourselves driving from car park to car park until we finally gave in and used the Just Park app. While the beach was dog-friendly during the first week of June, it's possible that restrictions may apply during busier times. Fortunately, there are free toilets nearby. To avoid any surprises, be sure to double-check before you head out.