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Beaches · Cornwall · Porthtowan Beach

Porthtowan Beach,
sandy beach

Porthtowan Beach is a sandy beach in Cornwall, backed by cliffs. Here’s everything to know before you drive — and the live picture in the app.

Location50.2873°N, 5.2421°W · TR4 8AD
Water quality (EA)Excellent
DogsRestricted now
Porthtowan Beach beach, CornwallPhoto: cynthia hudson · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs

Dogs prohibited 15 May – 30 Sep, 10am–6pm

Restriction in force now
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Water — EA Excellent

Designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Sewage alerts stream live in the app.

EA Excellent
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Facilities

Car park · toilets · café · lifeguard (seasonal)

Narrow lanes on the approach

Food & drink nearby

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Porthtowan Beach, answered

Are dogs allowed on Porthtowan Beach beach?

Dogs prohibited 15 May – 30 Sep, 10am–6pm

Is the sea clean at Porthtowan Beach?

Porthtowan Beach is a designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Live sewage-overflow alerts are shown in the BeachGo app.

What facilities does Porthtowan Beach beach have?

Porthtowan Beach has a car park, toilets, a café, seasonal lifeguard cover.