South West England
Porthtowan Beach
Porthtowan Beach

Truro Tourist Information Centre
Municipal Building
Boscawen Street
Truro
Tel: 01872274555
Fax: 01872263031
Contact via email

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Things to Do

Porthtowan Beach, St Agnes, Cornwall

Accommodation nearby

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.

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

Attractions nearby

Newquay Zoo
Experience the wildlife at Newquay Zoo.

DairyLand Farm World
So much for the family to enjoy...Rain or Shine

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Dive into the deep - we’re going Under the Sea celebrating man’s exploits under the water!


A sandy bay with rock pools to explore

The beach is popular with families and surfers and is located in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are good coastal walks from the beach but if you are walking along the beach you should be careful of the tide.

Beach facilities include toilets (including disabled), cafe and lifeguard cover during the summer months.

What's on offer...

  • Sandy
  • Rock Pools
  • Cafe / Shop
  • Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
  • Cliffs
  • Disabled Visitor Facilities

Beach awards...


Contact Details
Porthtowan Beach
Carrick District Council
St Agnes
Cornwall
Tel: 01326 312300