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Portmellon Beach

Cornwall, England


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A small, tidal beach popular with tourists.

This sandy beach, 150m long, is situated within a bay and at high tide it is completely covered. The beach is bordered by a road and is used predominantly by tourists. At low water, rock-pools are accessible.

Portmellon Beach is on The Roseland Heritage Coast.

Bay Sand

Weather and tides for Friday 26 April

Today
Chance of rain 95%
Max temp. 11°C
(feels like 8°C)
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 80%
Min temp. 7°C
(feels like 6°C)
Wind 7mph

The tide at Portmellon Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 7:59 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 2:13 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11.9°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Portmellon Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Fowey to Mevagissey Ferry (0.5 miles)
Mevagissey Aquarium (0.5 miles)
Harbour Tavern (0.6 miles)
Mevagissey Museum (0.6 miles)
Aquila Charters (0.6 miles)
Mevagissey Harbour (0.6 miles)
The Lost Gardens of Heligan (1.9 miles)
Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire (2.1 miles)
Lobbs Farm Shop (2.1 miles)
Caerhays Castle (3.1 miles)

Places to eat near Portmellon Beach

Tea on the Quay (200 yards)
Roovrays Restaurant (250 yards)
Salamander Restaurant (250 yards)
The Fishermen's Chippy (190 yards)
The Cornish Bakery (200 yards)
Number Five Cafe & Res (250 yards)
The Fountain Inn (220 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Portmellon, Mevagissey

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SX016439

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: Mevagissey

Nearest postcode: PL26 6PX

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