Porthcothan

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Porthcothan is a coastal village in Cornwall, United Kingdom, situated between Newquay and Padstow, and lying within the parish of St Eval. The beach is popular with tourists and surfers and is protected by lifeguards during the day in the summer.

Notable former residents include the early science fiction author J. D. Beresford, author D. H. Lawrence and the playwright Nick Darke.

Contents 1 See also 1.1 Other coastal villages and bays nearby 1.2 Other towns and villages nearby 1.3 Further resources

[edit] See also

[edit] Other coastal villages and bays nearby

• Harlyn
• Constantine Bay
• Trevone
• Treyarnon

[edit] Other towns and villages nearby

• St. Merryn

[edit] Further resources

• List of places in Cornwall