Porthcawl information

At the western tip of the Heritage Coast in Porthcawl, a favourite with generations of holiday-makers. A perfect place for the great traditional seaside holiday – deckchairs on the sand, ice-cream cones, candy floss, sticks of rock, fish and chips on the prom or take in a seaside show at Porthcawl’s popular seafront theatre, Enjoy the Pedestrian Town Centre with a varied range of good restaurants and hotels. There is such a variety of Shops and Stores that it’s wise to make a full day of it, with lunch in one the many top quality restaurants or cafes. There are Pubs with traditional bar meals, Pubs with exotic bar meals, Cafes with traditional fish and chips or restaurants with high quality Mediterranean menus. There are also takeaway sandwiches and rolls, or Hotels with ‘a la carte’ service. Ice Cream Parlours or traditional Coffee Bars or maybe a leisurely ice-cream on the Esplanade overlooking the sea!

Enjoy a stroll along the promenade or for fun and excitement, Coney Beach Pleasure Park has a variety or rides and amusements. Nearby Trecco Bay and in complete contrast to the lively eastern side of the resort is tranquil Rest Bay, a European Blue Flag Beach, Porthcawl is surfers’ paradise and the ‘Peach Pit’ surfer’s restaurant near the car park is an ideal stop, while this stretch of coast also attracts sailors, water skiers and fishing enthusiasts.

Why not enjoy a ride on the ‘Promenade Princess’. This delightful attraction offers both a means of getting around Porthcawl, and a great fun-ride which will appeal to all ages. The new train, starts outside Coney Beach funfair and passes the working Harbour where the RNLI have a base before travelling along the Esplanade with its new promenade and on to Rest Bay. You could get off the train here and spend your day on the golden sands, relax on grassy Locks Common or explore the secluded sand and rock pools. The headland above Rest Bay is the home of the famous Royal Porthcawl Golf Club. On your return, stop at he Grand Pavilion where you can enjoy a refreshment break while you find out about the current shows being staged.