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a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall

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About Porthleven

Porthleven lies cradled within Mounts Bay on Cornwall's south-west coast. It is Cornwall's most southerly working port, renowned for its spectacular setting and for the panoramic views of the wide sweep of Mounts Bay. The distant hinterland view is of a gently rising hillside covered in pretty buildings backed by a landscape of rolling countryside dotted with a few scattered farms.

Porthleven has two picturesque harbours - the inner harbour is lined with dazzling white cottages, with the walls of the outer harbour giving shelter from the often tumultuous seas. Summertime sees a constant flow of fishing and sailing vessel's vying for position at the harbour-side.

The resort is full of attractive features, it has been the haunt of artist's for many decades, some arrive and are so enchanted with the place that they decide to stay on - thus visitors are able to buy their "new" work in local galleries and craft shops.

This is a very friendly village which holds fast to traditional Cornish customs, the Ship Inn is the place to go to join the locals and listen to old Cornish yarns and tales of smuggling. There are a few good shops, plenty of leisure facilities including tennis, football and cricket, sea fishing trips can be arranged and of course there are splendid golden beaches to relax on. The Cornish Coastal Path runs right through Porthleven giving plenty of opportunity to sample lovely walks with fine sea and coastal views.

There are lots of places to visit in the region including old tin and copper mines, the Poldark mine can be found just a short distance from Helston. There is a nature reserve, Penrose Park with its large fresh water lake, and you will find several beautiful gardens to explore situated around the mouth of the Helford River.

Visitors will find tea-rooms, cafe's and restaurants, nearly all serve locally caught fish and seafood, and for those who wish spend time in the area there is an abundance of friendly accommodation ranging from hotels to bed and breakfast, and holiday cottages.

Porthleven hosts annual events, the most popular of these is Lifeboat Day which usually takes place at the end of July.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Porthleven

Poldown Caravan & Country Park	(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Flambards Village	(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
Rinsey Head	(2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Trevarno Country Estate & Gardens	(2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
Poldark Mines	(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures
The National Seal Sanctuary	(4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Prussia Cove	(4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction W)	Pictures
River Valley Country Park	(6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Frenchmans Creek	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Goonhilly Downs	(7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
St Michaels Mount	(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction W)	Pictures
Trebah Garden	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Glendurgan Garden	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Carn Brae Castle	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction N)	Pictures
Lizard Lighthouse	(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Porthleven

Gunwalloe, in the county of Cornwall (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction SE)
The coast along here is of great beauty, there are grassy promontories, dramatic headlands, sandy coves, and picturesque harbours.
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Praa Sands, in the county of Cornwall (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction W)
Magnificent gorse covered acres form a superb back drop to a seemingly endless stretch of golden sands which continues to draw countless visitors to Praa Sands.
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Gweek, in the county of Cornwall (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction E)
Gweek existed as a thriving port for several hundred years, this fact is evidenced by the Old quays.
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Mullion, in the county of Cornwall (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SE)
One glance around this attractive town tells you that Mullion has always been a prosperous little place.
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Marazion, in the county of Cornwall (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NW)
The picturesque village of Marazion with its quaint cottages, shops and pubs, is in a sublime position on the west Cornwall peninsula
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Hayle, in the county of Cornwall (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction NW)
Three miles of golden sands backed by impressive sand dunes have made Hayle a perfect summer place for families to enjoy a holiday. It is an old town, made prosperous in the 18th-century when John Harvey opened his tin, copper and foundry business
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Kynance Cove, in the county of Cornwall (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction S)
The scenery surrounding Kynance Cove is as dramatic as it is beautiful.
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Camborne, in the county of Cornwall (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction N)
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Lelant, in the county of Cornwall (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction NW)
The estuary on which the pretty holiday resort of Lelant stands is a paradise for bird watchers, it is also an old village with a long maritime history.
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Cadgwith, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SE)
Cadgwith, is in a truly beautiful area, it lies next to Ruan Minor and close to the overwhelming magnificence of Lizard Point.
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Mawnan Smith, in the county of Cornwall (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction E)
The village is about two miles from the Helford estuary, this offers scope for sailing, watching the wildlife of the area, and lovely riverside and country walks.
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Lizard, in the county of Cornwall (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SE)
For an abiding memory of sheer grandeur the spectacular scenery surrounding the village of Lizard set in the heart of the Lizard...
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Gwithian, in the county of Cornwall (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction N)
Gwithian has a beautiful white sandy beach with frothy Atlantic rollers which act as a magnet for surfers, for this is one of...
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Pool, in the county of Cornwall (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction N)
Pool is situated between Cambourne and Redruth in an area that was once the centre of Cornwall's prosperous tin mining industry.
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Carbis Bay, in the county of Cornwall (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction NW)
Carbis, is a deeply curving, sheltered bay of soft golden sand that makes it a haven for sea-bathing.
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Nearby travel help

St. Erth Station	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NW)
Hayle Station	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NW)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(28.1 miles, 45.1 km, direction NE)
St. Mary's Airport	(45.1 miles, 72.5 km, direction W)
M5 Junction 31	(89.4 miles, 143.8 km, direction NE)
M5 Junction 30	(92.5 miles, 148.8 km, direction NE)
Porthleven to London	(247.4 miles, 398.1 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Porthleven

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Porthleven center
Polurrian Hotel	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SE)
Camilla House	(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction W)
Blue Seas Hotel	(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction W)
Hotel Penzance	(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction W)
Carbis Bay Hotel	(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NW)
Tarbert Hotel	(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction W)
Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel	(10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction E)
Hawthorne Dene Hotel	(11.3 miles, 18.3 km, direction E)
The Green Lawns Hotel	(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction E)
Park Grove Hotel	(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction E)
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