South West England
Portreath Beach
Portreath Beach

St Ives Tourist Information Centre
The Guildhall
Street-an-Pol
St Ives
Tel: 01736 796 297
Fax: 01736 798 309
Contact via email

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Things to Do

Portreath Beach, Portreath, Cornwall

Accommodation nearby

Bassets Acre
Cornwall's best kept secret, Portreath Bay, near St Ives.

Rosehill Lodges
Hot tub, grass roofs and you can walk to the beach.

Beacon Cottage Farm Holidays
Peaceful, immaculate park on family farm overlooking spectacular Cornish coast.

Attractions nearby

Cornish Mines and Engines
A dramatic reminder of Cornwall’s mining history

Godrevy
High cliffs and sheltered coves with sandy beaches.

Trelissick Garden
Tranquil garden set on many levels with a superb collection of tender and exotic plants


Atlantic beach adjoining a small harbour, enclosed by rock pools and cliffs

Owing to its north westerly aspect, the beach is often sheltered from prevalent winds whilst receiving Atlantic rollers, and for this reason is particularly popular with a variety of water sports enthusiasts.

What's on offer...

  • Surfing and / or Bodyboarding
  • Sandy
  • Rock Pools
  • Toilets
  • Disabled Access
  • Cafe / Shop
  • Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
  • Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
  • Rocky
  • Shingle
  • Cliffs
  • Sailing
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Slipways
  • Surfboard Hire
  • Disabled Visitor Facilities

Beach awards...


Contact Details
Portreath Beach
Kerrier District Council
Portreath
Cornwall
Tel: 01209 614461