Porthtowan

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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).

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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 WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and Chapel Porth Beach are located ...
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Lovely stay, great location

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Truro. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Porthtowan ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
Great time with family

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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

4 out of 5
Harbour side Falmouth England
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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 Mar 11, 2026

Greenbank Hotel
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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 WiFi, 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 Feb 23, 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
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Truro. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Porthtowan ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (171 reviews)
Great time with family

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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

4.5 out of 5
Watergate Rd Newquay England
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Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

SeaSpace
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