Porthtowan
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Village in Cornwall, England
Porthtowan is a small village in Cornwall, England, UK, which is a popular summer tourist destination. Porthtowan is on Cornwall's north Atlantic coast about 3.5 km (2.2 mi) southwest of St Agnes, 6 km (3.7 mi) north of Redruth, 16 km (9.9 mi) west of Truro and 24 km (15 mi) southwest of Newquay in the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, a World Heritage Site.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 50.280, -5.243
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Porthtowan
Porthtowan sits in England, United Kingdom and reads as a spot. Expect water sports to fill most of your time. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Porthtowan
Water Sports in Porthtowan
(2)Porthtowan's water sports entries include Bodyboard and Surf. It is a direct read of Porthtowan's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Porthtowan
Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Porthtowan through a larger town in England; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Porthtowan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Porthtowan known for?
- Porthtowan is mainly a destination for water sports, set in England, United Kingdom.
- What can you do in Porthtowan?
- You can plan around Bodyboard and Surf in Porthtowan. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Porthtowan?
- Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Porthtowan located?
- Administratively, Porthtowan sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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