Set right on the edge of Newquay with beautiful sea views and a golden, sandy beach on your doorstep, it’s no surprise that holidays in Porth are so popular.
Families flock to the seaside village thanks to its soft, sandy beach, seasonal lifeguard cover and sheltered bathing waters. There’s a handful of shops and cafes, and a beachside bar, the Mermaid Inn, so you’ll hardly have to use your car - everything is within easy reach of both the beach and your holiday cottage.
If you decide one beach just isn’t enough, the South West Coast Path runs right past Porth, so you can walk along the headlands and find your favourite spot. Head westward to Newquay where you can take to the famously good surf on Fistral beach, book a lesson at one of the local surf schools or simply sit and watch the experts. Alternatively, set off eastwards to Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth. If peaceful, secluded beaches are your thing, you’ll pass Beacon Cove.. The walk down the cliffs to the cove is very tricky, but you might be rewarded by having the beach to yourself!
If the great British weather isn’t so great, you’ll find plenty of things to do in Newquay, including the Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay Zoo, Trenance Garden and Leisure Park, Pirate’s Quest and Flambards.
To complete your Cornwall bucket list, as well as surfing, visiting the gorgeous beaches and walking the coastal path, you can set off on a fishing trip from Newquay harbour, tuck in to many Cornish pasties and cream teas, and indulge in Rick Stein’s famous fish and chips at Fistral beach.
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