Local Beaches
Cornwall is well renowned for its stunning and gorgeous golden beaches that stretch for miles along the coast. With over 150 beaches on the cornish coast there is something for everybody- Whether you want a relaxing day on the beach, a family beach, a surfing beach or even a naturist beach! Cornwall most definately has what you looking for. With a range of cafe's, restaurants, pubs and the local "chippy" there is everything you need!
Both Sea Echoes and Harbour Retreat are posistioned only metres away from the coast and beautiful beaches with local food available nearby.
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Portreath
| Beach type: | Sand and Shingle |
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| Awards: | MCS ** (Marine Conservation Society) Recommended |
| Lifeguarded: | RLNI Lifeguard Service- High quality lifeguard cover during summer season from 10am to 6pm |
| Description: | Portreath is a sand and shingle beach set in a bay backed by cliffs on one side and the pier and car park on the other. A stream runs down the middle of the beach to the sea. The beach is popular with families and surfers. |
Portreath View from Cliff Portreath Beach from Left
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Porthtowan
| Beach type: | Sand |
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| Awards: | Blue Flag* MCS ** (Marine Conservation Society) Recommended |
| Lifeguarded: | RLNI Lifeguard Service- High quality lifeguard cover during summer season from 10am to 6pm |
| Description: | Porthtowan is a sandy beach flanked by steep cliffs on West Cornwall’s North coast within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is a popular beach for surfers and families alike. |
* international award - to be awarded Blue Flag status, the beach must have high standards of cleanliness and management, promote coastal environmental care and have attained high water quality.
** MCS (Marine Conservation Society) Recommended – UK award for the highest water quality standards to be included in the Good Beach Guide.
ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS