Portobello Beach
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 🌟 BeachNearby Score: 86/100
- 📍 Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 🔓 Public beach: Yes
- 💸 Free entry: Yes
- ⏳ Sandy: Yes
- 🗣 Country's language: English
- 💰 Country's currency: British pound (GBP £)
- 🗳 Rated 92 times
- 🌐 Last updated on: July 27, 2023
About Portobello Beach
Portobello Beach is a pristine, beautiful, clean, safe and family-friendly sandy beach in Edinburgh. It's an ideal and safe place for both adults and children to visit in the summer. It has clear water, friendly locals, easy access, and good 3G+ coverage. The water there is clear, but it's not the best beach to swim safely. This beach is so pretty that you'll take so many pictures! The views are amazing but you need to watch out for the weather because it's not always good, so check The best time to visit Portobello Beach to be prepared. The spectacular scenery includes sea shells and seaweed - prepare your camera!
Safety and Access
You can go to this beach by car, bus, boat, and walking or hiking. It's easy to get there, which makes it perfect for families!. Dogs allowed all year round. There is parking space nearby. Pay attention if you go swimming because there are jellyfishes in the water.
Infrastructure
Portobello Beach has everything you need to spend the day and the night. There are food options, shops, cleaning, bicycle path, playground, chairs for rent, water activities, and nightlife. There are no outside shower, so bring your own if you need.
Things to do on Portobello Beach
If you are seeking food and refreshment, there are some options. The water here is suitable for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and standup paddleboarding. Running, beach tennis, walking, and volleyball can be enjoyed as well.
The best time to visit Portobello Beach
🌴Good weather and less crowd:
March, April, May, September are the best months to visit Portobello Beach and other beaches in Edinburgh, because that's when the temperatures are warm and there's probably less crowd (not guaranteed).
☀️Hottest months:
June, July, August, September
❄️Coldest months:
January, February, November, December
⛈ Rainiest months:
June, July, August, November
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 5° C | 8° C | 10° C | 12° C | 14° C | 16° C | 19° C | 16° C | 15° C | 11° C | 9° C | 7° C |
| Night Temperature | 0° C | 1° C | 2° C | 3° C | 5° C | 8° C | 10° C | 10° C | 8° C | 6° C | 3° C | 1° C |
| Rain | 77mm | 91mm | 72mm | 58mm | 84mm | 125mm | 123mm | 112mm | 72mm | 93mm | 94mm | 89mm |
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General info
- 🌟 BeachNearby Score: 86/100
- 📍 Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 🔓 Public beach: Yes
- 💸 Free entry: Yes
- ⏳ Sandy: Yes
- 🗣 Country's language: English
- 💰 Country's currency: British pound (GBP £)
- 🗳 Rated 92 times
- 🌐 Last updated on: July 27, 2023
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