Perranporth is a small seaside resort on the North coast of Cornwall, 6 miles southwest of Newquay, 7 miles northwest of Truro. Perranporth and its 3 mile long beach face the Atlantic Ocean. Cornwall's dramatic Atlantic Coastline is fascinating and atmospheric. From the wide open sandy freedom of Perranporth to the secluded beauty of the St. Agnes heritage coast, the whole coast is scattered with old tin mines. The north coast is well known for its fabulous surfing beaches at Perranporth, St. Agnes, Porthtowan, Portreath and Holywell Bay.