Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions 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."

"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."

"Being founded by St Ives favourite, Barbara Hepworth in 1949, the Penwith gallery has not one but three main gallery areas. It is one of the most fabulous spaces and a constant in modern art evolution. The gallery is also the home of the Penwith Society of Arts in Cornwall."

"This wonderful medieval house and garden was the family seat of the Godolphin family who, during the 17th and 18th centuries, were one of Cornwall's great mining dynasties. The main house is still undergoing restoration by the National Trust: tours of the interior run on most days (check ahead), but the wider estate can be explored on your own. With acres of woodland, riverside walks and lawns to roam, it's hard to think of a more tranquil place for a stroll."

"Tolcarne Beach nestles in a beautiful crescent shaped bay set against a background of cliffs. The beach offers soft sand, easy swimming, fun family surfing, exciting rock pools to explore at low tide, sea fishing and the unique ‘Tolcarne wedge’ for boogie boarding. It is an ideal beach if you are looking for organised activities and beach hire with plenty of amenities."

"These new luxury apartments offer beautifully appointed 2-Bed and 3-Bed accommodation right on the beach. Each has a sea balcony and totally self-contained facilities for the perfect individual and family breaks. Discover the sun, sea, surf and luxury accommodation at Tolcarne Beach Village."

"After a beach walk or a quick surf at Watergate, this cafe is where everyone tends to head for a coffee, cake or something more filling. With its wood-lined interior and big picture windows, it's a lovely spot,... Modern British in Newquay"

"Strategically sited to command an uninterrupted field of fire over the entrance to Falmouth Bay in tandem with Pendennis Castle, on the opposite side of the estuary, St Mawes is one of the network of 16th-century coastal fortresses built by Henry VIII, and is also among the best preserved. Cloverleaf shaped, with circular towers around a central keep, it's approached via a classic drawbridge, and you can wander freely around the interior chambers and the outside gun decks."

"Beautiful hotel in one of the top best settings in the UK, with panoramic views across Mounts Bay to the Lizard. Restaurant and bar open to the public."

"With over 300,000 heritage objects in the care of the Royal Cornwall Museum, there is plenty to keep you enthralled during your visit. You will be able to have a small  foray into their  extensive collection and get inspired with stories of Cornish heritage and links to the world beyond the Tam"

"Charlestown's seagoing heritage is explored at this fascinating museum, which houses a massive collection of objects and ephemera recovered from more than 150 shipwrecks – ranging from telescopes, muskets, scrimshaw and coins to howitzer cannons and a few pieces from the Titanic and Lusitania. The layout is a bit of a jumble, but there are some fascinating stories to uncover here.A combination ticket also offers entry to the Port of Charlestown nearby."

"It's been off-limits for many years to everyone except film crews, but since spring 2017 Charlestown's historic port has reopened to the public. You can now wander round the Georgian quays, and with a bit of luck, step on board a tall ship docked alongside the harbour, the Kasjamoor, built in 1939. It's worth ringing ahead to doublecheck the port is open, as it's sometimes closed for filming.Joint tickets with the Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre are available."

"This 1st-floor cafe-diner is as popular with the local crowd as it is with summer visitors, and it's easy to see why. Its stacked-up burgers, chilli dogs, pulled-pork wraps and all-day breakfasts offer cracking..."

"Cafe Uneeka is a great place to start your coffee tour of Truro. Above Uneeka the shop, perfect for gifts, the cafe has a quirky sense of style that makes it feel like home. With a whole array of coffees, teas, herbal teas, and cold drinks on offer, there is something for everyone."