Best Beach in Porthtowan Beach

"A favourite for many and a short walk from our luxury cottages in St Ives, Porthmeor Beach Cafe has a variety of seafood cuisine available along with a variety of other local favourites. With the restaurant already booked throughout the summer taking advantage of a takeaway is the best opportunity to enjoy Porthmeor Beach Cafe's menu this summer."

"This casual all-day cafe in St Ives has won the hearts of both locals and tourists thanks to its cheery staff, simple but effective menu and guarantee of an ..."

"Hidden away on the beach of Porthgwidden is the smallest of the Porthminster collection of restaurants, but by no means does it not offer the same exceptional quality. Perfect for a bite to eat, a relaxing drink by the sea or a night out Porthgwidden is the closest restaurant to our luxury self catering accommodation, so what are you waiting for?. Image credits: Porthmeor Beach Cafe, Cornish Deli, Porthminster Beach Cafe, One Fish Street, Porthgwidden Beach Cafe."

"There’s no surprise here, Porthgwidden Beach is another special location for many. This small but sweet cove sits perfectly between Porthmeor and Bamaluz beach and, if you are in need of some serious vitamin sea whilst enjoying some wonderfully fresh sea food, Porthgwidden Beach Café is the spot for you!. If you’re sat in their outside area, you’ll be able to smell the fresh sea air from your very seat."

"Just around the corner from our luxury apartments this café is very popular with our guests. A relaxed beachside cafe with an outside terrace and great views across the Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. Porthgwidden Beach Café specialises in Mediterranean and Asian seafood."

"Porthminster Beach image by John Stratford licensed under CC2.0. What’s to love: So many of St Ives’ beaches could be described as picturesque, but Porthminster should probably take the crown, thanks to its white sands, crystal blue waters, palm trees and view of Godrevy Lighthouse. The mild climate, calm waters, selection of great facilities, and proximity to St Ives town centre make it an extremely popular beach, particularly with families."

"Retaining the 1930's feel, the beach has a putting green and chalets and is well protected by the town and piers. The beach has cafes at each end and boasts one of St Ives' most popular restaurants where you can enjoy a fine meal overlooking the beach. Porthminster Beach has been awarded a Blue Flag and Seaside Award for 2018."

"Porthminster Beach is slightly further away from the centre of St Ives and is right by the railway station. From St Ives harbour, you can easily see the colourful beach huts on Porthminster Beach. That’s because it’s directly opposite the harbour!"

"Porthgwidden Beach is situated on a cosy little cove flanked by rocks just around the headland from Porthmeor. The Island behind it provides some shelter from the wind, making it a pleasant spot to unwind in the calm. There is a good beach café at Porthgwidden, standing next to rows of white beach huts with colourful doors that glint against the sunlight."

"Porthgwidden Beach image by Matt Brown licensed under CC2.0. What’s to love: A small sandy cove at the western headland of St Ives Bay, Porthgwidden Beach is particularly popular with families thanks to its small range of facilities, including the Porthgwidden Café. The beach is sheltered from the prevailing winds, making it a popular sun trap."

"Porthgwidden Beach is a much smaller beach, nestling between 'the Island' and the old pier. Usually the quietest beach in the town it is ideal for those seeking a little peace and quiet. Patrolled by lifeguards during the summer season."

"One of the most famous beaches in Newquay; the self-proclaimed “Centre of British Surfing” is definitely worth a visit. As a west facing bay, it receives most of the swell which cause the waves and although is a “surfing beach” can be a little heavy for complete beginners, with big waves and rips that even the most seasoned surfers can find a little tricky. If you are lucky you may coincide your visit with one of the many surfing competitions that are hosted here throughout the year."

"A world-class surfing beach, Fistral is the town's premier playground for wave hunters. It attracts surfing enthusiasts from around the world who come for the epic waves and stay for the easy-going atmosphere. There are pros aplenty in these west facing waters too, with all the UK's major surfing competitions like Famous Night Surf and Boardmasters Surf Championships happening here."

"Harbour Beach is located as the name implies in the working harbour of St Ives. It’s a sandy beach with the shimmering sea at its front and behind is home to the shops, galleries, cafes, amusement arcades, and everything that you would associate with an iconic seaside town. There is always lots going on here and there’s nothing better than sitting on one of the benches and looking out to the boats bobbing in the water."

"The Harbour Beaches can be found at the Smeatons pier end of the Wharf and beside the old slipway. These are increasingly popular and of course are right in the heart of the town (although all the beaches are never far away). From here you can take a tour of the bay under your own steam in a self drive hire motor boat or relax and take in the view."

"The smallest and most secluded of the beaches in St Ives, Bamaluz is tucked in between Porthgwidden and the harbour. Its sand is only exposed at low tide, and you can reach it by descending the steps opposite St Ives Museum. Bamaluz is the only of St Ives’ beaches that is dog-friendly all year round, so you can bring your canine friends, but note there are no facilities or lifeguard services."

"This beach is something of a well-kept secret, because during high tide it doesn’t exist!. At low tide, though, you’ll find an excellent beach that rarely gets busy – even during the summer holidays!. The ruins of the Wheal Dream tin mine overlook this secluded beach, one of the only tin mines to have been in St Ives."

"At high tide, it’s not accessible but at low tide, you can walk across to nearby Porthminster Beach. This beach is sandy and rocky and located behind the Church of St Ia, on the northern side is the RNLI lifeboat station."

"Central to all of Newquay’s attractions, Porth beach is a great option for enjoying a few hours on the beach without having to venture far. The Mermaid Inn on Porth Beach is one of Newquay’s most popular pubs with both locals and tourists alike – no doubt due to its top-notch location. Not only can you enjoy a pint or two by the sand, but it’s also a fabulous spot to watch the sunset from."

"A really child friendly beach located to the north part of Newquay town. It’s a small river estuary which means there is always plenty of sand for castle building and burying dad!. Not much surfing happens here as it’s very sheltered from the swell, but it’s still worth a visit, especially if you are looking for idyllic beach views with a pub within walking distance!"

"The beach is known for its long, sandy expanse – you won’t need to worry about finding a spot here, even when the tide is in. There is a popular pub here called The Mermaid, which serves local drinks and plenty of food. You can also enjoy a walk around the nearby Porth Island – the South West Coast Path traverses it."

"One of these activities is The Lost Gardens of Heligan – the most popular botanical gardens in the UK. For the small entrance fee, you can wander around 200 acres of gardens in many different styles, and even visit the iconic sculptures: The Giant’s Head, Mud Maid and Grey Lady."

"Arcing along the west side of the headland from Trevose Head, Constantine is one of the most impressive sweeps of sand near Padstow. It's a long, west-facing, gently sloping shelf of sand, separated by a rocky point from another beach known as Booby's Bay."

"Falmouth is a town on the coast of Cornwall in southwest England. It’s known for its deep natural harbour on the Fal Estuary, and beaches like Swanpool and Gyllyngvase. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall has interactive galleries and a flotilla of model boats. On Pendennis Point, Pendennis Castle is a well-preserved 16th-century fortress built by Henry VIII."

"You really don’t need to be vegetarian or vegan to love Archie Browns. Even the most devoted of meat-eaters will be converted by the fresh, healthy options on offer, including some of the best salads you’ll find anywhere, ever."

"A much-loved veggie cafe and health shop, serving quiches, homity pies and salads to Penzance's eco-arty crowd. Stock up on supplements, organic teas and fair-trade chocolate downstairs, then head up the stairs..."

"It’s an Australian/Asian fusion restaurant with a large and exciting menu full of wonders such as kangaroo steak, and sweet potato and macadamia nut butter katsu curry. There’s options for everyone, including exciting vegan and vegetarian mains, alongside excellent seafood and grills. If you’re an experimental eater with an omnivorous streak, this is the place for you."

"We take them back for an afternoon tea at the apartment or on Killacourt. The cafe upstairs has pasties, toasties and jacket potatoes if you want to eat in. Just round the corner on Bank St."

"It has to be said, Beacon Coffee is my favourite coffee shop of all time. I spent so much time here that the owners actually remembered my order every time I went in. You won’t meet a friendlier pair than co-owners Sam and Alex."

"We’re spilling the coffee beans on the best quirky shops and characterful cafés in Falmouth to enjoy a warming cup of Joe. These are our five favourite places to get your caffeine fix around town."