holiday guide for porthtowan cornwall uk from seaside hols

Porthtowan, Cornwall UK
For self catering next to the beach click on the links at the foot of this page
Porthtowan is west of St. Agnes on the north west coast of Cornwall and half way between St. Ives and Newquay. The beautiful sandy beach set under cliffs gave Porthtowan its name, as 'towans' are dunes. There is a natural swimming pool hidden in the rocks filled by the tide. The village has a surfing equipment hire shop, cafe, store, Post Office, take-away, a hotel, 2 pubs and the village hall has access to all for internet and email facilities. The population of Porthtowan is just over 200 and is committed to maintaining the natural beauty and charm of the village and countryside.
THINGS TO DO AND SEE Laze on the beach Surfing Walking Wheal Towan: remains of a copper mine on the cliffs St. Agnes Carnival week: early August. Swimming Fishing	PLACES TO VISIT: Lands End, the most westerly point in the UK Eden Project Gweek Seal Sanctuary Flambards - theme park Blue Hills Tin Streaming Works at Trevallas Combe. Truro Falmouth Perranporth St. Agnes Portreath St. Ives
CONTACTS: www.kinglushies.com is a B.S.A. approved surfing school based in the public car park at Porthtowan.	Holiday accommodation in Porthtowan Self Catering close to the beach: 7 Seaspray 5 and 13 Seaspray Beachcomber 14 Seaspray Ocean Breeze 4 Seaspray 19 Seaspray Stones Throw 3 Seaspray
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