Porthminster Beach

Cornwall, England

Porthminster is St Ives' second largest beach, but is quite different from the largest, Porthmeor. It is far more sheltered and set against a backdrop of the greenery of lawns and wooded slopes. Th...

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

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Cornwall, England
Latitude: 50.208537, Longitude: -5.475647

Activities

Walking
Swimming
Boating
Canoeing
Kayaking
Paddle Boarding
Kitesurfing
Sailing
Snorkelling
Surfing
Windsurfing
Seal Watching
Nature Photography

About Porthminster Beach

Porthminster is St Ives' second largest beach, but is quite different from the largest, Porthmeor. It is far more sheltered and set against a backdrop of the greenery of lawns and wooded slopes. The 0.8 km (0.5 mi) stretch of golden sands and calm, clean waters are safe for swimming and have earned it both a Blue Flag Award and a recommendation from the Marine Conservation Society. Seals are often seen in the bay itself while a more constant view is that of the Godrevy Lighthouse. Cliff top walks along the South West Coast Path lead to Carbis Bay and Lelant.

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