Set in a beautiful bay on the north coast of Cornwall Porthtowan beach has something for everyone. At low tide there is a vast expanse of golden sand and it is also possible to walk around to St Agnes head. There is a man made salt water swimming pool which can be accessed when the tide goes out far enough. The beach is very popular with surfers as a good variety of waves are on offer depending on the direction of the wind. There are a good number of car parking spaces available and with the fairly flat beach makes Porthtowan popular with families. There is a RNLI beach rescue service in operation 7 days a week during the summer months and a lifesaving club with emergency services during the rest of the year.
There are a number of shops located near the beach where you can also find the very popular ‘Blue Bar’. The Blue Bar offers a range of food and drinks and is open from 11am until late in the evening. During the year live entertainment is provided which coupled with its views makes the bar an ideal spot for a visit.