Portheras Cove, Sandy beach in Penwith Peninsula, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
The white sand beach stretches between steep rocky cliffs, featuring clear waters and natural rock formations along the Cornish coastline.
In 1963, the cargo ship Alacrity ran aground while carrying anthracite from Swansea to Brussels, leading to beach restrictions until 2004.
The beach sits within a Site of Special Scientific Interest area, where seals regularly visit the protected shoreline throughout the year.
Access requires a one-mile walk from either Pendeen Watch car park or Lower Chypraze farm, followed by steep steps to reach the shore.
Parts of the beach belong to the Duchy of Cornwall, while three local farms maintain ownership of the remaining sections.
Location: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Address: Portheras Cove, Pendeen, Penzance TR19 7TU, UK TR19 7TU TR19 7TU
GPS coordinates: 50.16425,-5.65846
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:37
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