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Porthzennor Cove
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Porthzennor Cove is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 132th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is highly 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Porthzennor Cove coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Porthmeor Cove, which has a rating of 5.9.
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+11
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+9
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8.6
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+11
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Beach overall scores
Porthzennor Cove (Cornwall) is located outside the Zennor settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"The coastline is absolutely breathtaking, but it's surprising that even during the high season the beach is deserted."
Giselle Noremy.
"The beach is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views. However, it's surprising that even during the high season, the beach remains deserted."
Jaimie Renard
User reviews
"The coastline is absolutely breathtaking, but it's surprising that even during the high season the beach is deserted."
Giselle Noremy.
"The beach is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views. However, it's surprising that even during the high season, the beach remains deserted."
Jaimie Renard
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2.8km from center
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4.7km from center
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Porthzennor Cove?
The Porthzennor Cove is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Porthzennor Cove?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Porthzennor Cove, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Porthzennor Cove good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Porthzennor Cove is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Porthzennor Cove for swimming is very positive.
Is the Porthzennor Cove 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Porthzennor Cove secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Porthzennor Cove?
Porthzennor Cove can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Porthzennor Cove?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Porthzennor Cove.
What is the closest accommodation to the Porthzennor Cove?
There are 798 places to stay in the Porthzennor Cove area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Porthzennor Cove include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Porthzennor Cove from parking?
The Porthzennor Cove has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.
What is the best time of the year to visit Porthzennor Cove?
The month with the highest temperature in Porthzennor Cove 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?
Porthzennor Cove (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 Porthzennor Cove (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 Porthzennor Cove 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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