Par ) is a town and fishing port with a harbour on the south coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom. The town is situated in the civil parish of Tywardreath and Par and is approximately 3.5 mi east of St Austell. Par has a population of around 1,400..Par Harbour and the beach at Par Sands are south of the town with another small beach is at Spit Point west of the harbour. Between these two beaches the South West Coast Path takes an inland diversion through the town.Par lies in a triangle of streets which form a one-way traffic system. There are a variety of shops, a Post Office, pub, and other businesses.