I visited the UK seaside village so smelly the beach is now abandoned - I loved it

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More concerningly, other residents reported local sewage overflows and claimed that wastewater infrastructure repeatedly discharges untreated sewage into the sea and local…

The "Portreath Pong" is a term that's become notorious at the seaside village on the north coast of Cornwall. Portreath, known for its stunning beach and strong sense of community, has been blighted by an awful smell over the years, which has even caused locals to abandon their own beach. I visited the village in August to see just how bad the stench was.

I arrived at Portreath Car Park, just a stone's throw from the beach and harbour, shortly after midday, and there was a noticeable number of vehicles parked up. They certainly hadn't been deterred by the infamous Portreath Pong! I hesitantly opened my car door, half expecting to be stunned by the stench of sewage and rotting seaweed, before stepping out into the village.

Although there was a slightly unpleasant scent, which became increasingly potent the closer I got to the beach, what struck me more was how idyllic the area was.

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