Escape to Portobello, Edinburgh's easygoing seaside suburb on the Firth of Forth. Walk the promenade, stroll the sandy beach, and finish with a coffee or ice cream by the water.
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Portobello is a coastal suburb a short distance east of the city centre, centred on a long sandy beach and a tiled promenade. The seafront has ice cream parlours, cafés, pubs and small independent shops, and the beach is popular with families, dog walkers and, in colder months, sea swimmers.
The mood is relaxed and community-minded, a clear change of pace from central Edinburgh. Expect to spend around two hours walking the promenade, browsing the High Street and stopping for food or a drink.
Portobello is a coastal suburb a short distance east of the city centre, centred on a long sandy beach and a tiled promenade. The seafront has ice cream parlours, cafés, pubs and small independent shops, and the beach is popular with families, dog walkers and, in colder months, sea swimmers.
The mood is relaxed and community-minded, a clear change of pace from central Edinburgh. Expect to spend around two hours walking the promenade, browsing the High Street and stopping for food or a drink.
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morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
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Moderate walking
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