About Porthtowan Beach

A large sandy blue flag beach that connects with Chapel Porth at low tides. Great access and very popular family beach as well as surfing. No dogs throughout the summer. Lifeguard in the summer and good facilities.
Closest town: Porthtowan

Beach Facilities:

• Family beach, suitable for all ages
• Dogs not allowed here
• Public toilets nearby
• Lifeguards on duty
• Car parking close by
• Good surfing here
• Easy access, no climbing or narrow paths
• Cafe available for snacks etc
• Blue Flag eco/ environmental beach

Places to stay near Porthtowan Beach:

Sunsets In Porthtowan, Cornwall Coastal Holidays (Apartment) Porthtowan (0.06 miles)
Gecko Beach (Holiday Park) Porthtowan (0.08 miles)
Kingsholm (Cottage) Porthtowan (0.09 miles)
Sandy Cove (Cottage) Porthtowan (0.12 miles)
Barbara Anne's - Uk12558 (Cottage) Porthtowan (0.13 miles)
St Ives View (Holiday Park) Porthtowan (0.18 miles)
Surf View (Apartment) Porthtowan (0.19 miles)
Holiday Home East Cliff (Holiday Park) Porthtowan (0.23 miles)
Stones Throw (Cottage) Porthtowan (0.23 miles)
Spring Tide (Holiday Park) Porthtowan (0.31 miles)
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Other Beaches Nearby:

Chapel Porth (0.98 miles) Lovely small sandy National Trust cove close to St Agnes. Small cafe, parking and facilities available. Lifeguard in the summer...
Trevaunance Cove (2.90 miles) A small sheltered cove amongst the cliffs and close to St Agnes. Well served with facilities and very popular in...
Portreath (2.92 miles) Sandy beach with some shingle and well served by facilities. A small harbour lies close to the beach. ...
Trevellas Porth (3.20 miles) Small quiet rocky little beach close to Treaunance Cove. Far too many rocks for anything other than relaxing or exploring...
Bassetts Cove (4.14 miles) Small, sandy and not easy to get to (steep steps cliff derscent). Close to the infamous Hell's Mouth & virtually...