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Portobello East Beach

(Joppa Beach, Portobello James Street Beach)

City of Edinburgh, Scotland


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Portobello East Beach is a popular beach resort located approximately 4 miles east of Edinburgh city centre, offering a range of activities and scenic views. .

Portobello East Beach is a beach resort situated in the Edinburgh suburbs, approximately 4 miles east of the city centre. The beach features a long, wide stretch of golden sand, backed by a promenade that runs along the beach front. This promenade offers a number of benches, providing a great spot to relax and take in the views over the Firth of Forth.

The beach is well-suited for watersports, including kayaking and sailing. Visitors can also enjoy a range of local amenities, including the Portobello Golf Club, cafes, and pubs. The beach occasionally hosts art installations, such as Cressida the Tidal Octopus, which can be seen at low tide at the end of the Bath Street groyne.

While some free parking is available in the roads close to the beach, spaces can fill up quickly in fine weather. Visitors are advised to plan ahead and arrive early to secure a parking spot.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 100%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 19mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 47%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 18mph

The tide at Portobello East Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 11:29 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:13 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Portobello East Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Real Roman Tours (0.4 miles)
Fort Kinnaird (1.1 miles)
The Bannatyne Spa (1.2 miles)
Newhailes (1.2 miles)
Staggs Bar (1.8 miles)
Brunton Theatre (1.9 miles)
Musselburgh Racecourse (2.3 miles)
Arthur's Seat (2.4 miles)

Places to eat near Portobello East Beach

Foresters Guild (360 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Portobello, Edinburgh

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: NT312737

Coordinates: 55°57'7"N 3°6'8"W

Mapcode: GBR 2C.Y4YM

What 3 Words: album.monday.draw

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: City of Edinburgh

Nearest postcode: EH15 2DX

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