Porthgwidden Beach

Cornwall, England

The smallest of St Ives' beaches, Porthgwidden stretches just 0.8 km (0.5 mi) in length. Around 80m of sand is exposed at high tide, with significantly more golden, soft sand revealed as the tide r...

Porthgwidden Beach has a Moderate difficulty level and is Family Friendly.

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Cornwall, England
Latitude: 50.217062, Longitude: -5.476356

Activities

Walking
Swimming
Boating
Canoeing
Kayaking
Paddle Boarding
Kitesurfing
Sailing
Snorkelling
Surfing
Windsurfing
Landscape Photography

About Porthgwidden Beach

The smallest of St Ives' beaches, Porthgwidden stretches just 0.8 km (0.5 mi) in length. Around 80m of sand is exposed at high tide, with significantly more golden, soft sand revealed as the tide retreats. The waters are safe for bathing and the beach sheltered from northerly winds by St Ives Island.