Follow the road to St. Ives. Turn off by Malakoff bus station to the Car Park. Steps lead to a small road and slope down to the beach.
St Ives Tourist Information Centre
The Guildhall
Street-an-Pol
St Ives
Tel: 01736 796 297
Fax: 01736 798 309
Contact via email
Things to Do
Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall |
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Porthminster Hotel
Direct access through gardens to the golden sands of Porthminster Beach.
Orla Mo & Surfs Up
Spoil yourselves in fine luxury, views to thrill & memories to last a lifetime in magical St Ives.
Aspects Holidays
Quality self-catering accommodation in St. Ives and Carbis Bay.
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Saint Michaels Mount
Rocky island crowned by medieval church and castle, home to a living community
Cornish Mines and Engines
A dramatic reminder of Cornwall’s mining history
Godrevy
High cliffs and sheltered coves with sandy beaches.
A spectacular 1km sandy beach with a Mediterranean feel
Gently sloping sand and safe swimming make this beach a popular destination for families. Activities on the water include surfing, wind surfing and canoeing. Surfboard hire is also available at the beach.
Beach facilities include disabled access, toilets (including disabled), refreshments and lifeguard cover during the summer months.
What's on offer...
- Surfing and / or Bodyboarding
- Sandy
- Toilets
- Disabled Access
- Cafe / Shop
- Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
- Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
- Rocky
- Cliffs
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Slipways
- Surfboard Hire
- Disabled Visitor Facilities
Beach awards...
- Blue Flag Award [more info]
- Seaside Award [more info]
- Good Beach Guide Recommended [more info]
Penwith District Council
St Ives
Cornwall
Tel: 01736 362207
