Porthmeor Beach

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  • Sunset over Man's Head
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  • Porthmeor from Man's Head
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  • Porthmeor - Low Tide
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  • Porthmeor is arguably St Ives' premier beach and as such one of Cornwall's finest. The beach consists of a long stretch of golden sand overlooked by numerous artists' studios and the Tate Gallery. Porthmeor is also St Ives' most dramatic beach facing the full force of the Atlantic Ocean and flanked by rugged headlands.


    As a consistent winner of the Blue Flag award Porthmeor is a great family beach and has all the facilities you would expect. These include a top notch beachside café, a surf school and a seasonal lifeguard service.

    Type of beach

    Sandy

    Lifeguard service

    RNLI lifeguard cover: Easter bank holiday, weekends during April, daily from 5 May to 30 September and weekends during October

    Dogs friendly beach?

    Seasonal dog ban. No dogs on beach from 15th May to 30th September / 10am to 6pm

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    Postcode

    TR26 1JZ

    OS grid ref.

    SW 5168 4079

    Parking

    Parking is always difficult in St Ives. It is usually possible to find a place in the large car park above the town but it is probably better to park in St Erth or Lelant and take the train into St Ives.

    Awards

    Blue Flag Award

    Porthmeor Beach Reviews (1)

    Rod

    Aug 16th 2021

    There is virtually nothing I would change