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Porthmeor Beach

Name: Porthmeor Beach
Rating: 4.5

1,077 Reviews

#8 of 47 things to do in St Ives

Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities, Beaches

St Ives, England

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“The best beach in St Ives for surfing and rock pooling”

We’ve been on this beach on or around Summer for nearly 20 years. My kids think this is “the... read more

Reviewed 5 days ago

D3994WRpauls

via mobile

“One of the best!”

How lovely to stand in the middle of this breathtaking beach and not have to share it with anyone... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Joan Y

Torquay, United Kingdom

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4.5 1,077 reviews

Excellent75%
Very good21%
Average2%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travellers talk about

“surf school”(76 reviews)

“tapas”(33 reviews)

“body boarding”(33 reviews)

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This half-mile-long beach with firm sands is a popular recreational area around St. Ives, where all amenities are available, including beach chalets.

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St Ives, England

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D3994WRpauls

111

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

The best beach in St Ives for surfing and rock pooling

We’ve been on this beach on or around Summer for nearly 20 years. My kids think this is “the seaside” and love it still. For very young kids then Porthwiggen is probably better but very much smaller. Love St Ives and love this beach.

Date of experience: June 2018

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Joan Y

Torquay, United Kingdom

14346

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

One of the best!

How lovely to stand in the middle of this breathtaking beach and not have to share it with anyone! The Sea was Turquoise and the sun turned the sand to sparkling white..sheer heaven! Litter free as well. Just opposite the Tate Modern with a most...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Scott9001

United Kingdom

268

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

A truly beautiful beach

Porthmeor West for Pizzas and drinks, The main Porthmeor beach Cafe with great food and views. The beach gets good surf and there is an awesome surf school there with a fantastic team of surf coaches. Highly recommend.

Date of experience: January 2019

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A3303XQpaulh

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

1707591

Reviewed 28 December 2018 via mobile

Atlantic ocean

Real tourist sands onto the warm Atlantic drift. Lots of deck chairs. Even floats to go into the sea and dingies. Swimming and paddling great fun Coast guards .

Date of experience: April 2018

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TheGrandadontour

Peniscola, Spain

Reviewed 28 November 2018

I love the Atlantic!

Clean beach, scenic, nice sand and brilliant water; characterful rocky outlook...all for free in contrast to the admission price to Tate St Ives!

Date of experience: November 2018

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holidaymaker23

Nottingham

6226

Reviewed 27 November 2018 via mobile

Great dog walking

A superb beach with a lovely walk around the headland. Perfect sand and sea. It is dog friendly from October to April.

Date of experience: November 2018

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Ian C

London, United Kingdom

1915636

Reviewed 17 November 2018 via mobile

Beautiful golden sands

There are a number of different beaches around the Island in St Ives. Porthmear can be viewed from Tate St Ives, with its golden sands, a pleasure to walk along, and even in November surfers out challenging the waves.

Date of experience: November 2018

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Jeffnt1483

Leeds, United Kingdom

Reviewed 11 November 2018 via mobile

Just like Australia

If you like surfing beaches then this is the place for you The sea is so clean and a beautiful shade of torquise while the sand is a golden white The beach is kept spotless and well deserves its blue flag status There is nothing...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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614eds

Bristol, United Kingdom

10950

Reviewed 5 November 2018 via mobile

Awe inspiring beach

Rented an apartment on Porthmeor Beach for a week in November 2018. The balcony overlooked the centre of the beach and was an amazing vantage point to witness all the daily comings and goings. The crashing waves are mesmerising and we spent many hours watching...More