St Ives Harbour located on the north coast is a tidal harbour with three piers – Smeaton’s Pier, West Pier and New Pier together with two lighthouses on Smeaton’s Pier. It is a statutory harbour authority and has Harbour Orders dated between 1853 and 1993.

St Ives is on the western shore of St Ives Bay, its harbour sheltered by St Ives Island (a headland) and Smeaton's pier. Close to the harbour, in the old part of the town, the streets are narrow and uneven while its wider streets are in the newer parts of the town on rising ground. [ 8 ]

St Ives Harbour Beach As the tide’s goes out, a soft sandy beach is revealed in front of the shops, pubs, cafes and galleries that line the harbour wall in St Ives. With such easy access you won’t go short of ice creams and hot pasties while you relax in the sun.

2012年1月2日 · The town of St Ives has grown around its picturesque harbour since it was first settled in the 6th century. Once one of the most important pilchard landing ports in Cornwall the harbour would have been crammed full of fishing boats and …

St Ives – the dazzling jewel in Cornwall’s crown. A picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town with a quartet of golden beaches. Voted best family holiday destination by Coast magazine and one of TripAdvisor’s top 10 European beaches.

For those who love a scenic stroll, follow the cliff path north from the harbour to St Ives Island. This grassy peninsula, perched between Porthmeor and Porthgwidden beaches, offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline.

St Ives Harbour Beach is as you would imagine, located in the heart of St Ives and missed by many summer time tourists, these crystal clear waters mixed with golden sand are perfect for swimming around the harbour or even paddle boarding.

St Ives Harbour Beach is in a very central location and backs onto the Wharf and is the most accessible beach in town. It is very picturesque but that comes at a price as the area is extremely popular most of the time. During low tide the harbour beach connects up with Porthminster Beach to create a long continuous stretch of sand.

2024年12月29日 · Sitting at the entrance to the Penwith Heritage Coastline, St Ives is a charming little town with lots to entice. Known for its quaint harbour and gorgeous beaches, St Ives is perfect for a seaside holiday. It’s also the ideal base for exploring West Cornwall.

2023年3月24日 · St Ives Harbour. Walk along Wharf Road, which runs the length of the seafront. At low tide, you can walk across the sand from Lambeth Walk to Harbour Beach. Smeaton's Pier (the harbour pier) with its octagonal cupola was built between 1767 and 1770. Stand on the end, and look out towards Godrevy Lighthouse or back towards the town.