Porthtowan

Travel Guide

Porthtowan
This shot was taken from the beach on glorious winter morning showing the entrance to the harbour with the lighthouse on the cliff. Porthtowen can be very dramatic in the winter and surfing is popular.
A view from the cliff path at Porthtowan, looking south west towards St Ives. #beach
In the next village to where I live (which is a seaside village with a popular surfing beach) there is a pool carved out next to 100 foot cliffs.  At high tide the waves break over the end wall and refresh the water.  It's pretty well hidden, so if you don't know it's there you might miss it.  And yes, those are my toes.
Porthtowan Beach. Not many people on the beach on this hot Summer day. It is June however. The scene here in late July or August would be much more crowded. The landrover belongs to the beach lifeguards who are keeping a close eye on the surfers at this state of the tide (half out).
Greenbank Hotel

Greenbank Hotel

4 out of 5
Harbour side Falmouth England
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Greenbank Hotel
Tregenna Castle Resort

Tregenna Castle Resort

3 out of 5
Tregenna Castle Estate St Ives England
Book a stay at this spa hotel in St Ives. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Tregenna Castle Resort
The St Ives Bay Hotel

The St Ives Bay Hotel

3.5 out of 5
The Terrace, Cornwall St Ives England
Stay at this hotel in St Ives. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The St Ives Bay Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
SeaSpace

SeaSpace

4.5 out of 5
Watergate Rd Newquay England
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fistral Beach and Whipsiderry ...
SeaSpace
Porth Veor Villas & Apartments

Porth Veor Villas & Apartments

4 out of 5
Porth Way Newquay England
Stay at this aparthotel in Newquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Porth Veor Villas & Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Things to do

Cities near Porthtowan