Porthcawl (population approx 16,000) is located on the south coast of Glamorgan overlooking the Bristol Channel, close to Bridgend. Easily accessible from the M4, Porthcawl has long been a favourite destination for holidaymakers as it hosts one of the largest caravan and camping parks in Europe at Trecco Bay. A traditional seaside town, Porthcawl has an extensive promenade and good beaches - two are of blue flag standard. Surfers particularly congregate at Rest Bay meaning it can be exhilarating rather than restful here. It is much quieter in winter particularly when hardy souls take part in the annual Xmas Day swim but if you would rather stay out of the water there are plenty of other activities. Porthcawl holds a Jazz festival each April and an Elvis festival in September or you might just want to visit the rather splendid Grand Pavilion, which offers traditional entertainment such as the regular Tea Dances. Northwest of the town in an area of sand dunes known as Kenfig Burrows are the remnants of Kenfig castle. Porthcawl has suffered some decline in popularity in recent years but there are currently plans to develop a marina here, which should boost this area’s prosperity once again.
Attraction
Camping
Brodawel Camping Park
Dan Y Graig
Trecco Bay Holiday Park
Caravan Park
Happy Valley Caravan Park
Trecco Bay Holiday Park
White Wheat Caravan Site
Club
Dentist
Dental Practice
Dental Surgery
The Dental Surgery
U Smile
Doctor
Portway Surgery
Victoria Avenue Surgery
Estate Agent
Deere T Elwood & Son
Glyn Simons, (Estate Agents)
Peter Morgan Estate Agents & Surveyors
Porthcawl Estate Agency
Preston W E
Thompsons
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Pub and Bar
Ancient Briton
Farmers Arms
General Picton
Globe Inn
Jolly Sailor Inn
Restaurant
Coast Restaurant
Enrico's
Jaipur
La Rochelle
School
Nottage Primary School
Porthcawl Comprehensive School
St Clare's School
St John's School
Solicitor
Taxi
Venue
Sports Clubs
Porthcawl RFC (Rugby Union)
Porthcawl School of Judo (Martial Arts)
Shops
Wild Bunch
Boots
Balkwill
Wayne & Byron Davies
Walters Ltd
Shoecare
Peacocks
Julian Graves
A J Guttridge
USTU Hairdressing Salon
Activities
Quest Adventures(Adventure)
Ocean Quest(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Porthcawl
Brentwood Hotel (0.11 miles)
The Brentwood Hotel is situated adjacent to the main shopping area and only 500 yards away from a beautiful seafront, within easy reach to 3 golf courses, 7 beaches, a ... More
Porthcawl Hotel (0.16 miles)
Bayside Guest House (0.43 miles)
Kimberleys Guest House (0.45 miles)
Blue Seas (1.21 miles)
Blue Seas can be found in the 12th century village of Newton, situated in South Wales most popular holiday resort Porthcawl. Come and join us and enjoy our family run bed ... More
Tytanglwyst Farm Holiday Cottages (2.39 miles)
Ballas Farm Country Guest House (2.67 miles)
Green Acre Motel (3.00 miles)
The Green Acre Motel is conveniently situated in a splendid country/coastal location near the lovely seaside resort of Porthcawl within easy reach of the M4 motorway.
The locality is known for ... More
Great House (4.01 miles)
The Barn B & B (4.08 miles)
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