Porthcothan

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Porthcothan (sometimes referred to as Porthcothan Bay) is a coastal village in Cornwall, United Kingdom, situated between Newquay and Padstow. It is within the parish of St Eval. The beach is popular with tourists and surfers and is patrolled by lifeguards during the day in the summer; local surf schools sometimes use the beach for tuition. There is a pay-and-display car park and a small grocery shop near the beach.

Contents 1 Notable residents 2 See also 2.1 Other coastal villages and bays nearby 2.2 Other towns and villages nearby 2.3 Further resources 3 External links

[edit] Notable residents

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

[edit] See also

[edit] Other coastal villages and bays nearby

• Harlyn
• Constantine Bay
• Trevone
• Treyarnon
• Carnewas & Bedruthan Steps

[edit] Other towns and villages nearby

• St. Merryn

[edit] Further resources

• List of places in Cornwall

[edit] External links

• Porthcothan website