There are many reasons why Porthminster Beach, St. Ives has been voted as one of the top nine beaches in all of Europe. One visit to this beautiful spot with its golden sand and blue-green waters of the Celtic sea and it will be easy to see why this great St.Ives beach received such an honor.
Porthminster Beach Location and Accessibility
The steep slopes of Porthminster Point are located across from St.Ives Bay.The scenery adds much beauty to a day spent on Porthminster beach. The beach has spectacular uninterrupted views across the bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. The view provides a picturesque setting for beach-goers. A back-drop of wooded slopes, lush lawns, Victorian villas and colorful sunsets in the western skies of Cornwall complete the scene.
Vacationers love the ease of access to Porthminster Beach. The following features add flexibility in getting there.
- Car park close by
- Larger car park with a bus that runs to the beach
- Near the train station
- Five minute walk from town center
The wide, sandy beach is so spacious it never appears to be very crowded. There is almost a half-mile of soft, well-packed sand.
Beach Ammenities
Porthminster Beach is perfect for all ages. A variety of facilities are available here from comfortable, affordable accommodations to an award winning beach-front cafe. Pack a picnic, have a beach barbecue or order Mediterranean or Asian seafood at the Porthminster Beach cafe. Indoor and outdoor dining is available with fantastic views. Drop in and have ice cream or afternoon tea and a pastry.
Porthminster Beach provides recreation for swimmers, surfers and all water sports enthusiasts. The calmer water of the onshore tide is great for swimmers and children, while the huge pounding breakers offer great surfing.Certified lifeguards are stationed on the beach during the season.
A nearby hire facility caters to the beach-loungers and the water sports lovers. They have a huge variety of equipment including the following:
- Deck chairs
- Body boards
- Wet suits
- Wind breakers
- Water sports lessons
Porthminster Beach, St Ives Nearby Activities
Another strong point for the award-winning Porthminster Beach is undoubtedly the long list of things to see and do that are so close-by. Those on holiday for a week or more will find it impossible to run out of spectacular activities from great beach walks to museums and art galleries.
Check out this partial list of awesome things to do while on holiday at Porthminster Beach.
- National Maritime Museum
- Flambard Theme Park
- Tate St. Ives
- Newlyn Art Gallery and The Exchange
- Trebah Gardens
- Glendurgan Gardens
- Boathouse Theatre
- St. Ives Boat Trips
- St. Ives Walks
Natural beauty, ease of access and a multitude of things to see and do nearby will keep Porthminster Beach as one of the top beaches in Europe. There will be new visitors every year. Those who get the golden sand between their toes are likely to return again and again.
