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Port Isaac Beach is a picturesque and historic fishing village located in North Cornwall, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and modern amenities.
Port Isaac is a very picturesque and still working Cornish fishing village with whitewashed cottages and steep narrow streets leading down to an ancient sheltered harbour. The beach is protected by an ancient breakwater, and the village was once famed as a smugglers haunt. Visitors can enjoy great local pubs and a locally renowned fish restaurant near the harbourside.
The sand and shingle beach in Port Isaac is flanked on either side by high headlands and backed by one of Cornwall's prettiest little fishing villages. The village practically spills onto the beach and there are plenty of facilities to cater for everyone's needs close at hand. These include pubs, cafes, and a handful of bucket and spade shops. Being a harbour, the water is pretty sheltered here, making it ideal for a paddle.
Port Isaac is perhaps best known as the location for the TV series Doc Martin starring Martin Clunes. It is easy to see why the village was chosen as a filming location with its jumble of whitewashed cottages and maze of narrow streets. The village is also famous for being the location for a number of other TV series and films, including the Poldark and Doc Martin series, Nightmare Man, and the film, Saving Grace.
After a long day sightseeing, visitors can stop in at one of the many excellent seafood restaurants. There are also a range of accommodation options available, including the stunning Old School Hotel, located high on the cliff top overlooking the harbour and beach, and The Slipway, a 4-star hotel with a long history dating back to 1527.
This beach is dog friendly all year round, making it an ideal destination for pet owners.
Port Isaac Beach is on the Pentire Point - Widemouth Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Harbour Sand Shingle
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| Chance of rain | 6% |
| Min temp. | 13°C |
| (feels like | 14°C) |
| Wind 4mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | 6% |
| Max temp. | 20°C |
| (feels like | 20°C) |
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The tide at Port Isaac Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 11:00 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:03 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
17.6°C
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Limited parking. There are two car parks at the top of the village. A short walk down the hill will take you to the harbour.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Harbour, Port Isaac, Cornwall (0.1 miles)
Port Isaac and Portwenn, Walk & Talk Guided Tours (0.1 miles)
Cornish Rock Tors Ltd (0.4 miles)
St. Enodoc Church (4.6 miles)
The Camel Trail (5.4 miles)
Padstow Sealife Safaris (5.7 miles)
Fresh From The Sea (360 yards)
Restaurant Nathan Outlaw (260 yards)
All distances are approximate
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
Location: Port Gaverne
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SW995808
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: St. Endellion
Nearest postcode: PL29 3RG
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