Parks · Our pick in Edinburgh
Portobello Beach
The city’s seaside
About Portobello Beach
Portobello has a long sandy beach and promenade on the Firth of Forth, east of the city centre, reached by Lothian Buses.
Why it's on our list
- Sandy beach
- Promenade
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Portobello Beach before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Portobello Beach are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Arthur’s Seat3.5 kmWalk 43 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Holyroodhouse3.8 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- National Museum5.0 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral5.1 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Britannia5.1 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Edinburgh Castle5.7 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Royal Botanic Garden6.2 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Edinburgh Airport16 kmCar or taxi 47 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley5.0 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Haymarket6.9 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 24 min