Portobello Beach
An urban beach east of the city centre, with a Victorian promenade where you can stroll, have a coffee and watch the sea.
A seaside district about 5 kilometres from the city centre, Portobello has around 3 kilometres of sand and a Victorian promenade. Along it are cafés, ice cream shops and bars, and it is a popular spot for locals to walk their dogs and go running at weekends. In summer you can play beach volleyball or try stand-up paddleboarding, though the sea stays cold all year. Nearby, the Portobello Turkish Baths preserve their Victorian bathing pools. From Princes Street, take bus 26; the journey takes about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Craigmillar Castle
- Arthur's Seat
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Our Dynamic Earth
- Scottish Parliament Building
- Calton Hill
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Royal Mile