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Porthmeor Beach

Name: Porthmeor Beach
Rating: 4.5

1,070 Reviews

#8 of 48 things to do in St Ives

Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, Beaches

St Ives, England

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“Beautiful golden sands ”

There are a number of different beaches around the Island in St Ives. Porthmear can be viewed from... read more

Reviewed yesterday

Ian C

London, United Kingdom

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... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Jeffnt1483

Leeds, United Kingdom

via mobile

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4.5 1,070 reviews

Excellent75%
Very good21%
Average2%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“surf school”(71 reviews)

“tapas”(33 reviews)

“body boarding”(32 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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Ian C

London, United Kingdom

1755532

Reviewed yesterday 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.

Thank Ian C

Jeffnt1483

Leeds, United Kingdom

Reviewed 1 week ago 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

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614eds

Bristol, United Kingdom

9344

Reviewed 1 week ago 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

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457selinar

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great beach

I love Porthmeor Beach, we visit out of season so we can walk our dogs on all of the beaches in St Ives. Golden sands & blue sea. Not to be missed

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rscrannage

Oxted, United Kingdom

107

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Amazing

A1 beach if you want stunning location, sunsets, a great beach cafe, clean golden sand, safe, life guarded swimming and surfing and belly boarding and close to a fantastic town with all you need then look no further.

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Tony_G_Bryan

Newport, United Kingdom

11047

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Are we in the UK???

It’s fair to say I was blown away with the Cornish beaches as they were so clean with crystal clear water, you could show someone a picture of this beach and it really could pass for any beach Holliday location in the world. Nice cafe...More

1 Thank Tony_G_Bryan

Pandamedic

Lichfield, United Kingdom

882345

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Great for body boarding

We visited this beach as the daughter wanted to try out body boarding. If you don't have any of the equipment there are stalls where you can rent out the equipment and also have learns in body boarding and surf boarding. There is some restaurants/cafes...More

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JonahA71

Bath, United Kingdom

9147

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Nice beach clear blue water

This is a nice family friendly beach, great to sunbathe or swim on. Lifegaurds on duty till nearly the end of October. Bars and cafes close by and an added bonus got a visit from a friendly seal whilst in swimming. Can get some decent...More

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Philip L

Reviewed 8 October 2018

Clean and attractive

We paid a very short visit to Porthmeor Beach while on holiday in the town. Out of season it was clean and inviting although the presence of dogs on the sand was disappointing.

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jeancs47

Sheffield, United Kingdom

113

Reviewed 3 October 2018 via mobile

What a great place to drink in the view and the air

Spent a week here when it was VERY WINDY. This didn’t put us off though. Wow! Magnificent. Fabulous sand. Lots of surfing activity to watch. Great walks along the gorgeous sand. Super cafe right on the beach. Couldn’t ask for more. ( apart from less...More

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