Portobello
Portobello: Edinburgh by the sea
The back story
About Portobello: Edinburgh by the sea
Portobello, east of the centre, has a long sandy beach and promenade on the Firth of Forth, and the Victorian Turkish baths at Portobello Swim Centre.
The beach
The sand and the promenade, for a walk at any season.
The baths
Portobello Swim Centre’s Victorian Turkish baths (Edinburgh Leisure).
Take the bus from the city centre on a sunny morning.
Our advice: bring a picnic; the promenade’s cafés fill on sunny weekends.
Why it's on our list
- The beach
- The baths
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Portobello: Edinburgh by the sea before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Portobello: Edinburgh by the sea 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 Seat3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Holyroodhouse3.6 kmWalk 44 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 15 min
- National Museum4.7 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral4.8 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Britannia5.1 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Edinburgh Castle5.4 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Royal Botanic Garden6.0 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Edinburgh Airport15 kmCar or taxi 47 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley4.7 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Haymarket6.6 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 23 min