Porthleven
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Port in England
Porthleven is a town, civil parish and fishing port in Cornwall, England. The most southerly port in Great Britain, it was a harbour of refuge when this part of the Cornish coastline was infamous for wrecks in the days of sail. The South West Coast Path from Somerset to Dorset passes through the town. At the 2021 census, the population of the parish was 3,117.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,059
- Coordinates
- 50.086, -5.315
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Porthleven
Set in England, United Kingdom, Porthleven is a small settlement. Records put its population near 3,059. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around water sports and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Porthleven
Water Sports in Porthleven
(4)Our data lists Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Surf as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Porthleven.
Best time to visit Porthleven
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like Porthleven are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching England. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Porthleven that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Porthleven known for?
- Porthleven, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 3,059 residents.
- What can you do in Porthleven?
- Recorded activities in Porthleven include Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Surf. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Porthleven?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Porthleven located?
- Porthleven is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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