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

The coastline of Porthtowan beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Porthtowan beach?

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

Is the Porthtowan beach good for swimming?

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

Is the Porthtowan 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Porthtowan beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.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 Porthtowan beach?

The bar is located right on the Porthtowan beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Moomaid Of Zennor Ice Cream Parlour is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Porthtowan beach?

There are 199 places to stay in the Porthtowan beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Porthtowan beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1245821&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Seven Bed and Breakfast</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5623887&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sandy Cove</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5483191&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">THE HYDE- secret hide away, near the beach.</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4699188&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Tincroft Cottage - high end, luxury living near the beach</a></li></ul>

How far is the Porthtowan beach from parking?

The Porthtowan 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 Porthtowan beach?

There are 4 attractions near Porthtowan beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are National Trust - Chapel Porth located in 1.5 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Porthtowan 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?

Porthtowan 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.Porthtowan 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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Porthtowan beach

Porthtowan, United Kingdom

7.9

#118 out of 570 in England 2

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Surfing

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Map of beach

Playground Bolenna Park

6.7km

Park Sallys Bottom

980m

Park Portreath park

3.2km

Hiking Area Illogan Woods

3.5km

Hiking Area Feadon Woods

3.5km

Park Feadon Wildlife & Education Centre

3.6km

Park Maningham Wood

4.1km

Hiking Area Tehidy Woods

4.4km

Park Tehidy Country Park, East Lodge Car Park

4.4km

Park Illogan Park

4.4km

Cafe Moomaid Of Zennor Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 60m

Cafe Porthtowan Beach Café

9 - Excellent 80m

Cafe Blue Bar

9 - Excellent 80m

Bar The Unicorn on the Beach

8.4 - Very good 100m

Cafe Chapel Porth Beach Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 140m

Restaurant Seasmiths Fish + Chips

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Restaurant Pizza Patina/Up top Pizza stop

9.8 - Exceptional 300m

Cafe Wheal Coates Tea Room

9.6 - Exceptional 810m

Bar The Victory Inn

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Bakery Portreath Bakery on the Beach

8.2 - Very good 3.7km

Ice Cream Shop North Cliff Dairy

9.8 - Exceptional 4.6km

Convenience Store Premier

7km

Ice Cream Shop Perran Dairy Ice Cream Parlour

9.4 - Excellent 7.3km

Supermarket Londis

7.5km

Tourist Attraction Chapel Porth Beach

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Chapel Porth

9.4 - Excellent 90m

Tourist Attraction Tubby's Head

9 - Excellent 340m

Tourist Attraction National Trust - St Agnes Head

960m

Tourist Attraction St Agnes Beacon

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction SUP in a Bag

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Saint Agnes Museum

9.4 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Coastal Rush

10 - Exceptional 2.6km

Tourist Attraction St. Agnes Beach

2.8km

Historical Landmark Wheal Coates

110m

Historical Landmark Trevaunance Cove

2.8km

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About

Porthtowan beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 34th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in an urban area, 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

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Map of beach

Playground Bolenna Park

6.7km

Park Sallys Bottom

980m

Park Portreath park

3.2km

Hiking Area Illogan Woods

3.5km

Hiking Area Feadon Woods

3.5km

Park Feadon Wildlife & Education Centre

3.6km

Park Maningham Wood

4.1km

Hiking Area Tehidy Woods

4.4km

Park Tehidy Country Park, East Lodge Car Park

4.4km

Park Illogan Park

4.4km

Cafe Moomaid Of Zennor Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 60m

Cafe Porthtowan Beach Café

9 - Excellent 80m

Cafe Blue Bar

9 - Excellent 80m

Bar The Unicorn on the Beach

8.4 - Very good 100m

Cafe Chapel Porth Beach Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 140m

Restaurant Seasmiths Fish + Chips

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Restaurant Pizza Patina/Up top Pizza stop

9.8 - Exceptional 300m

Cafe Wheal Coates Tea Room

9.6 - Exceptional 810m

Bar The Victory Inn

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Bakery Portreath Bakery on the Beach

8.2 - Very good 3.7km

Ice Cream Shop North Cliff Dairy

9.8 - Exceptional 4.6km

Convenience Store Premier

7km

Ice Cream Shop Perran Dairy Ice Cream Parlour

9.4 - Excellent 7.3km

Supermarket Londis

7.5km

Tourist Attraction Chapel Porth Beach

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Chapel Porth

9.4 - Excellent 90m

Tourist Attraction Tubby's Head

9 - Excellent 340m

Tourist Attraction National Trust - St Agnes Head

960m

Tourist Attraction St Agnes Beacon

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction SUP in a Bag

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Saint Agnes Museum

9.4 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Coastal Rush

10 - Exceptional 2.6km

Tourist Attraction St. Agnes Beach

2.8km

Historical Landmark Wheal Coates

110m

Historical Landmark Trevaunance Cove

2.8km

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Stays nearby

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Whispering Waves in Porthtowan @ Cornwall Coastal Holidays

170m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Whispering Waves in Porthtowan @ Cornwall Coastal Holidays

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Porthtowan Beach • 160m from center

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270m from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Sandy Cove

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Porthtowan Beach • 260m from center

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Tincroft Cottage - high end, luxury living near the beach

510m from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Tincroft Cottage - high end, luxury living near the beach

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Located at nearest locality

Porthtowan Beach • 510m from center

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4.2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Fry’s Carriage

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Porthtowan Beach • 4.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.5km 20 min walk

Chapel Porth beach

7.2 Good

4.4km

Trevaunance Cove

7.8 Very good

Popular beach 4.7km

Portreath Beach Portreath beach

8.3 Very good

Popular beach 9.1km

Perranporth Beach Perranporth beach

8 Very good

13.4km

Holywell Bay

8.2 Very good

13.7km

Gwithian beach

7.9 Very good

14.7km

Poly Joke beach

7.7 Very good

15.2km

Mexico Towans beach

7.9 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Porthtowan Beach • 70m

Transport

Airport

NQY • 24.4km

Bus Station

Beach Road • 350m

Train Station

Lelant • 18km

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7.9 Very good

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7.9 Very good

Larina Conkley

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

We spent four nights in town and every evening we would take a short walk to the beach from our BnB and restaurants. It was a lively place, with people of all ages enjoying the sun, the views, and the water. Everyone seemed to be in a good mood. It was a fantastic spot and watching the sunset was simply breathtaking. Although it could get quite cool once the sun had gone down, even in summer. The beach was very clean and wide, with plenty of space for everyone to BBQ, play, relax, and walk their dogs. The water was cold and the waves could be quite rough, but we weren't planning on swimming anyway. To get even better views, you could take the small trail on the eastern side of the beach. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the beach was dog-friendly in the evenings all year round. Our Bulldog loved it as much as we did. The Blue Bar at the beach was a great spot for dinner in town and we really enjoyed it. There was a large parking lot at the beach, but it was full on the weekend. This beach in a lovely small town was really great and we loved it.

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Jenna Greene

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is my absolute favorite spot in the UK, no matter the season. Pictures don't do it justice - it's truly a beautiful place. I will always love it!

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Aiden Prescott

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach itself is beautiful, but the parking situation is a nightmare. Many of us, myself included, ended up with tickets because there was no room in the small car park. It's especially difficult when you have small children and lots of bags.

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Nicoletta

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is huge, with sparkling clean water. There's a small food hut in the car park that serves Hedge Hog Ice Cream, a classic from Cornwall, but our favorite is the Fox Ice Cream - ice cream rolled in clotted cream and then dipped in flapjack.

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Ethan Brooks

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The walk from the cliff tops to Chapel Porth Beach and back was an enjoyable experience. The views were breathtaking and the descent down the cliff steps into the tidal pool was a must-see. The ice cream and coffee from Moomaid Cafe was a delightful treat.