Porthleven Beach

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    There is a sandy beach beyond the harbour wall that stretches all the way to Looe Bar at lower tides. Swimming can be particularly risky at low tide and when the sea is rough.


    All facilities close to harbour area and town provides some excellent eating spots.

    Type of beach

    Sandy

    Lifeguard service

    RNLI lifeguard Summer cover daily from 7 July to 2 September

    Dogs friendly beach?

    Seasonal dog ban at the town end of the beach. No dogs on beach from 1st July to 31st August / 10am to 6pm

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    Postcode

    TR13 9EA

    OS grid ref.

    SW 6304 2535

    Facilities

    All facilities in town of Porthleven.

    Parking

    parking around harbour area