5 beaches in cornwall with great cafes near Porthleven

How wonderful it is to step off one of Cornwall’s many beautiful beaches into a lovely, welcoming seaside cafe for a coffee and cake or delicious lunch. There are many to choose from near to Porthleven. We’ve tried and tested many seaside cafes in our area (it’s a tough job!) and these are our favourite…

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