Portobello Beach
Portobello, Edinburgh
Edinburgh's seaside, with a promenade that the Council has a project to improve. The official guide calls Portobello the city's year-round seaside resort.
Cost Free
Time needed 1 to 2 hours
Nearby
Portobello Swim Centre A pool and gym on the seafront run by Edinburgh Leisure, which describes its Victorian baths and seaside views. Sir Harry Lauder Garden A memorial garden opened in 2001 in the grounds of Portobello Town Hall. Portobello Community Garden A Green Flag garden on the Portobello seafront with three Coade stone pillars and seashore-inspired planting. Brighton Park A quiet garden park in Portobello with shrubs, roses, spring bulbs and a monument. Joppa Quarry Park A neighbourhood park with a play area, playing fields and seating at Joppa. Figgate Park A park with a burn, pond and boardwalk, used as a link between Duddingston and Portobello.
Around Portobello
Beach, promenade and parks
Portobello is Edinburgh's seaside, a few miles east of the centre. The official city guide calls it the city's year-round seaside resort.
Portobello has 7 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 6 parks and gardens and 1 landmark. Read the Portobello guide.
Good to know
- How much does Portobello Beach cost?
- Nothing. Portobello Beach is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Portobello Beach?
- Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
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