Porthtowan Travel Guide

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Porthtowan
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.

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Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views

Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views

Porthtowan Cornwall
Stay at this cottage in Truro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and Chapel Porth Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)
Lovely stay, great location

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views
Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach

Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach

Porthtowan Cornwall
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Truro. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
Great time with family

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach
Greenbank Hotel

Greenbank Hotel

4 out of 5
Harbour side Falmouth England
The price is AU$258 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$258
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
I like the hotel. I’ve lodged twice at the hotel. Beautiful scenery. I enjoyed the food and the bar. Fantastic breakfast. Everywhere was clean and tidy. Enjoyed my stay.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Greenbank 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.
Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views

Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views

Porthtowan Cornwall
Stay at this cottage in Truro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and Chapel Porth Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)
Lovely stay, great location

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views
Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan

Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan

Porthtowan
Stay at this beach apartment in Truro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and balconies. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
Great location very clean and everything you need brilliant views

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan
Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach

Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach

Porthtowan Cornwall
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Truro. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
Great time with family

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach
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.

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