Rest Bay beach is approximately 2.5 kilometres at low tide, and faces south west towards the Bristol Channel. The beach is a mix of sand with rock slabs and pebbles at the high tide line.
Porthcawl town sits in the south-east end of the bay, while the north-west end has the Royal Porthcawl Golf Course.
Popular with surfers, windsurfing and kitesurfing in designated zones.
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Rest Bay Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Rest Bay Beach.
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Sandy Bay beach in Porthcawl is a large sheltered and sandy beach in front of the fairground known as Coney Beach. Sandy Bay curves round and joins onto Trecco Bay beach after Rhych Point. Sandy Bay is popular with families who can enjoy a traditional seaside location including donkey and pony rides on the beach, alongside other facilities such as trampolines Read more…
Trecco Bay beach is one of the many Porthcawl bays and is a large sand and rocky beach between two rocky points, situated between Sandy Bay and Newton Beach. The only facilities are at the holiday park and you do have seasonal lifeguards. Although only a short walk from Trecco Bay holiday park this beach is typically not that busy. Read more…
Newton Bay beach also known as Black Rock beach to the east of Porthcawl is a long sandy and rocky beach, backed by the very large Newton Burrows and Merthyr Mawr sand dunes, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The beach stretches from Newton Point to the mouth of the River Ogmore at Ogmore-by-Sea. Newton Beach is popular Read more…
Porthcawl lifeboat station was established in 1860 and now operates an inshore lifeboat. Station is generally open daily and the Shop daily Easter to Christmas. Share: Read more…
Kenfig National Nature Reserve is near Porthcawl, Bridgend and offers a fresh water lake and dunes. This is a highlight for bird watchers as the area is a stopover for many migrating birds. There are great views from the rserve across the Swansea Bay and wild orchids grow in the woodlands wit butterflies and birds making it home. There is also Read more…
With panoramic views of the Bristol Channel, The Fairways Hotel in Porthcawl offers stylish rooms and high-quality dining on the South Wales coast. Share: Read more…
On Porthcawl’s seafront, the Seabank Hotel is an AA 2-star rated property on the south Wales coast. Its en suite rooms are joined by a bar, restaurant and enjoy free parking and WiFi. All rooms are centrally heated and have a bath or shower. Share: Read more…
The Rose And Crown is a classic inn situated in the charming village of Nottage in Porthcawl. It has free Wi-Fi, free parking, a bar and a restaurant. Share: Read more…
Apartment Mary street offers accommodation in Porthcawl. Cardiff is 37 km from the property. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. All units feature a seating and dining area. There is also a kitchenette, fitted with a microwave. Share: Read more…
