Porthtowan & Portreath

Porthtowan

how to get there You can also reach Porthtowan from A30 by exiting at Scorrier and following signs to the village.

parking carpark is adjacent to the beach

facilities lifeguards in high season, car park with toilet, in season (July/August) surf hire/lessons, coffee shop, icecream, buckets and spades.

comments one of the more popular beach breaks which means it can get busy. Good for beginners. Very seasonal place, we were there mid June, most places were still closed. Access to the beach is good, but along an extremely pot holed road, but you can get very close. Car park nearby. I'd probably only visit out of season (10 months of the year!) when nothing will be open.

Portreath

how to get there approach it by coming down into the village, leave by going up! From the B3300 (north) or B3301 (south)

parking Car park pay and display overlooking the beach

facilities lifeguards in high season, toilets, surf hire/lessons, coffee shop, pub, cream teas, fish and chips, icecream, buckets and spades.

comments Cross between a fishing village style village (without fishing boats) and surf beach. Small beach. Life Guards on duty.Can get crowded during summer months. Good for beginners but watch out for rocks at low tide.