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Porthoustock beach
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Porthoustock beach is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 72th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.
Porthoustock beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. Daily boat rental service is located nearby.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Coverack Cove beach, which has a rating of 6.7.
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+12
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+9
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7.8
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Porthoustock beach is located in Cornwall within Porthoustock, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
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There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Porthoustock beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Porthoustock beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Transport
- PZE• 33.5km
- The Square• 24 min walk
- Falmouth Docks• 10.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Porthoustock beach?
The beachline of Porthoustock beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Porthoustock beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Porthoustock beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Porthoustock beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Porthoustock beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Is the Porthoustock beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Porthoustock beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Porthoustock beach?
Porthoustock beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Wild camping lovers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Porthoustock beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Porthoustock beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Porthoustock beach?
There are 314 places to stay in the Porthoustock beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Porthoustock beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Porthoustock beach from parking?
The Porthoustock beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
What is the best time of the year to visit Porthoustock beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Porthoustock beach is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Porthoustock beach (Cornwall) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Porthoustock beach (Cornwall) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Porthoustock beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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