Porthmeor Beach
Area
Porthmeor Beach is a sandy beach in the heart of St. Ives on the north coast of Cornwall. The Tate St. Ives gallery overlooks the bay and good views can be had by taking a short stroll up to "The Island" just to the east of the beach.
Guides
The Far West: Nineteen Secret Beaches
A beach guide book pulling together all of West Cornwall’s best secret beaches and hidden coves.
This guide is about new adventures. For those who want to create the first footprints in the sand, discover that forgotten cove hidden at the end of an over-grown footpath, or to simply find ... Read More
Directions
Park in any one of the carparks in St Ives town or leave the car at home and take the train into town.
Nearby Beaches
Bamaluz Beach: 0.3km
Bamaluz Beach is a tiny strip of golden sand in the heart of St. Ives on the north coast of Cornwall. Hidden behind the breakwater at the entrance to ... read more
Porthgwidden: 0.3km
A tiny patch of sand hidden away on the eastern side of The Island in the heart of St Ives lies Porthgwidden. Even with its proximity to the town, Por... read more
Porthminster Beach: 0.5km
Porthminster Beach is near St. Ives on the north coast of Cornwall. A popular beach overlooked by the luxurious Porthminster Hotel. Its golden sands p... read more
