Porthemmet Beach - North Cornish Coast

Porthemmet Beach
Porthemmet Beach photos
Completely fictitious beach located on the Mediterranean coast of Cornwall! "Situated in north Cornwall, Porthemmet is the largest beach in the county. Due to an influx from the Gulf Stream, Porthemmet has very warm waters and looks more like a tropical paradise than a beach in the UK" The name is derived from the Cornish words porth and emmet and translates as porth of the emmet! For more info head to the Porthemmet Beach official website

Directions: Head north up the A30 and then some

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Surfing at Porthemmet Beach

The surf is always crankin' at Porthemmet. A 12ft A-Frame peak breaks half a mile out to sea, reforming on the inside into a fun 3 ft wave ideal for beginners!

lifeguard service: The original cast of Bay Watch still work here!

Dogs: Dogs allowed

Facilities: Nanny Ogg's Pasty Shop serves a mean pasty and rumor has it Rick Stein and Jamie Oliver are opening a beach cafe here

Nearest town: Padstow

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