Porthkerris Beach

    About

    From the Porthkerris Divers Website (www.porthkerris.com): Porthkerris is al secluded cove tucked away on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula. It has close proximity to some of the best shore and boat diving the U.K has to offer which makes it a truley unmissable dive location. Porthkerris Divers is a family run dive centre with highly experienced instructors and skippers. All the facilities are on the beach making your diving trip that much easier. Two charter boats run from the shore taking you to The Manacles reef and beyond where you can encounter numerous shipwrecks and stunning colourful reefs. If you prefer shore diving then Drawna Rock is just off the beach giving divers depths of up to 18 metres, a perfect training ground for beginner and experienced divers alike. There is also shore and field camping if you would like to stay with us, as well as self catering accommodation apartments.

    Dive Location Features

    The shore dive at Porthkerris beach is a haven for a wide variety of critters and fish. The sheltered beach is easily accessible and the gradual underwater slope makes it an ideal spot for both novice and experienced divers. The rocky reef close to shore is home to jewel anemones, sea urchins and tube worms. John Dory and cuttlefish also can be seen here, and friendly seals often pop out of the kelp to say hello. If you're lucky, you might see a basking shark or a pod of dolphins. The maximum …

    Dive Type: OceanEntry: Boat, Shore

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