The maps compare the layout of Porth Harbour in 2000 with its present form. 
Overall
, the harbour has undergone a major transformation, with new amenities and commercial buildings.
One significant change is the replacement of the abandoned castle in the southeast corner with a hotel, and the nearby public beach is now accessible only to hotel guests. There is Linking Words
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 a new road that has been built leading to the hotel, branching from the road that connects to the lifeboat station. The lifeboat station remained unchanged, Linking Words
whereas
 the adjacent vacant land has been developed into a group of cafes and shops. 
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this
 area only had one block for showers and toilets, another one has been added between the two car parks. There are now two docks for passenger ferries, with both located to the west of the existing public beach. Meanwhile, the marina for private yachts and the fishing boats have swapped positions. The marina is situated to the south of the fishing boats and covers a larger area.Linking Words