My favourite beaches in Portsmouth - the best seaside places in the area including Southsea and Hot Walls

From classic seaside spots to more quirky additions, here are 6 beaches in the Portsmouth area which I absolutely love. NOW READ: Portsmouth hidden gems: 11 amazing places to visit for family days out in Hampshire 1 . Southsea Beach It's a classic, and perhaps Portsmouth's defining beach, but nothing spells summer in the city for me like relaxing and enjoying the sunshine on Southsea Beach.

You can also enjoy food, fishing and arcade fun on South Parade Pier. Photo: Habibur Rahman Photo Sales 2 . Hayling Island Beach Hayling Island beach is made up of eight kilometres of pebbles from the Inn on the Beach to the Hayling Island funfair.



There are plenty of amusement arcades and fairground facilities and the area is popular for fishing, sailing, swimming and windsurfing. I love this beach because it offers a lovely afternoon walk almost one entire side of the island. Photo: Habibur Rahman Photo Sales 3 .

Hill Head beach Located south of Stubbington, this shingle beach offers incredible views of the Solent including of the Isle of Wight. It offers a lovely destination to cycle to from Gosport.Pic: by Alison Treacher Photo: - Photo Sales 4 .

Stokes Bay Stokes Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Portsmouth area, near the scenic village of Alverstoke and offering some incredible views.Pic Alison Charlton Photo: Alison Charlton Photo Sales Previous 1 / 2 Next Page Related topics: Hampshire Portsmouth Southsea.