Sometimes the best adventures start before you’ve even left the house.
We’ve been giving our Books & Journals collection a refresh, bringing together a new selection of beautifully designed books packed with inspiration for surfers, swimmers, travellers, adventurers and anyone who loves life outdoors.
From surf culture and wild swimming to road trips, remote places and mountain adventures, there’s plenty here to fuel your next escape — or simply give you something great to get lost in when the weather keeps you indoors.
Surf, Sea & Saltwater
For those who feel most at home near the ocean, our updated collection has plenty to explore.
The Surf Atlas is a great starting point for anyone fascinated by surf destinations around the world, while the Surf Shacks series takes a look at some of the most inspiring homes and spaces shaped by a love of surfing and coastal living.
We’ve also got The Nature of Swimming, including the updated edition, celebrating the experience of swimming outdoors and our connection with the natural world.
And if sailing is more your thing, Sailing the Seas offers another way to escape into life on the water.
For the Adventurers
You don't always need a plan — sometimes all you need is a good book and an idea.
Our collection includes Voyages – Sidetracked Beyond, Life on the Road, Grand Bikepacking Journeys and the Wanderlust series, covering destinations from the British & Irish Isles to Europe and the USA.
They’re the kind of books that make you start thinking about where you could go next.
A weekend road trip? A van adventure? A long-distance cycling journey? A few weeks exploring somewhere completely new?
You might find the inspiration here.
Wild Places & Remote Escapes
If your ideal getaway involves getting away from it all, we’ve got plenty for you too.
Take a look at Remote Places To Stay and Remote Places to Stay Vol. 2, packed with ideas for escaping to some seriously inspiring locations.
There’s also Alpine Refuges, Call of the Mountains and Geoparks for anyone who would rather trade busy streets for mountains, landscapes and wide-open spaces.
And for something a little different, Ridiculously Good-Looking Saunas is exactly the sort of book that might make you want to disappear somewhere cold, find a sauna and stay there for the weekend.
More Than Just Books
We think a good coffee-table book should do more than look good on the shelf.
The best ones make you stop, flick through another page, discover somewhere new and start thinking about your next adventure.
That’s why we’ve chosen a collection that reflects the things we love at Porthcawl Marine — surfing, swimming, travelling, exploring, getting outside and making the most of the places around us.
Whether you’re looking for your next bit of inspiration, a gift for someone who lives for the outdoors, or simply something to browse on a rainy afternoon, there’s plenty to discover.
Ready to get inspired?
Explore the updated Porthcawl Marine Books & Journals collection and find your next adventure between the pages.
Browse the collection online and start planning your next escape.