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Porthcawl Destination Guide

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Visiting Porthcawl, nestled in the heart of South Wales, offers a unique blend of breathtaking scenery, rich heritage, and a variety of activities that cater to every visitor's dream. With its picturesque views of the Bristol Channel, this coastal town offers a special charm that has attracted visitors for generations. From the tranquil sands of Rest Bay to the family-friendly atmosphere of Coney Beach, Porthcawl's beaches provide the perfect backdrop for a quintessentially British seaside experience. As well as many beaches, you have a harbour and also large sand dune systems and nature reserves on either side.

Porthcawl Bridgend Coast Map

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

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Sandy Bay Beach (Coney Beach)

Sandy Bay Beach in Porthcawl is a large, sheltered, andy beach in front of the fairground known as Coney Beach. Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
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Pink Bay

Pink Bay is a sandy beach with a pebble bank at the high water mark, and it gets its name Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
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Kenfig National Nature Reserve

Kenfig National Nature Reserve is near Porthcawl, Bridgend, offering a freshwater lake and dunes. This is a highlight for bird Read more…
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature
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Coney Beach Pleasure Park

The Coney Beach Pleasure Park at Coney Beach in Porthcawl is a small amusement park and funfair with family rides Read more…
Place Tags: Attractions
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Porthcawl lifeboat station

Porthcawl lifeboat station was established in 1860 and now operates an inshore lifeboat. Station is generally open daily and the Read more…
Place Tags: Lifeboats
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Trecco Bay Beach

Trecco Bay Beach is one of the many Porthcawl bays and is a large sandy and rocky beach between two Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
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Rest Bay Beach

Rest Bay Beach is approximately 2.5 kilometres at low tide and faces southwest towards the Bristol Channel.  The beach is Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
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Newton Bay Beach

Newton Bay Beach is a dog-friendly beach, also known as Black Rock Beach. Located east of Porthcawl, this is a Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
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Sker Beach (Kenfig Sands)

Sker Beach is the most westerly of Porthcawl’s beaches backed by Kenfig Sand Dunes a Site of Special Scientific Interest Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
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Porthcawl Town Beach

Porthcawl Town Beach is a small beach off the esplanade by the Grand Pavilion Theatre. Due to its position and Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
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Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes

Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes are part of a large sand dune complex located by Porthcawl on the south coast of Read more…
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature
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