Once known for pilchard fishing, Porthpean is now popular among families seeking a safe,sheltered beach.
The cliffs to the east of this sandy beach contain "COFFIN CAVE" said to be part of an old smugglers tunnel leading all the way to the WHITE HEART HOTEL at St.Austell.

While the rock pools to its west provide ample opportunity to investigate sea life.
Walk over the cliff path enjoy good views of the bay east to Charlstown west to Black head

Winter