Beaches · Cornwall · Porthcurno
Porthcurno,
sandy beach
Porthcurno is a sandy beach in Cornwall, backed by cliffs, known for its clear turquoise water. Here’s everything to know before you drive — and the live picture in the app.
Know before you go
Dogs
Dogs prohibited 1 Jul – 31 Aug, 10am–6pm
Restriction in force nowWater — EA Excellent
Designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Sewage alerts stream live in the app.
EA ExcellentFacilities
Car park · toilets · café · lifeguard (seasonal)
Food & drink nearby
- Minack Cafe221 m
- Minack Theatre241 m
- The Shack255 m
- The Porthcurno Beach Cafe322 m
- The Cafe At Porthcurno Beach473 m
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Porthcurno, answered
Are dogs allowed on Porthcurno beach?
Dogs prohibited 1 Jul – 31 Aug, 10am–6pm
Is the sea clean at Porthcurno?
Porthcurno is a designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Live sewage-overflow alerts are shown in the BeachGo app.
What facilities does Porthcurno beach have?
Porthcurno has a car park, toilets, a café, seasonal lifeguard cover.