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Cove sits at the foot of a wooded valley on the Penwith coast, about four miles south of Penzance between Mousehole and Porthcurno. With its stony beach, little granite harbour and links to painters of the Newlyn School, it has long drawn artists, walkers and divers to its sheltered shore.
Harbour guide
A simple guide to the feel of the place, how to arrive, and what to keep in mind before you go.
Lamorna has the kind of harbour character we love: practical, weathered, and full of small details that reward a slower look.
Harbour strolls, seafood, families, boat watching and coastal photos.
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Arrive early in peak season where possible, and leave time for parking, slopes and narrow streets.
A good family read before a visit: talk about boats, tides, old buildings and how harbour life works.
Check tides, parking and opening times if you are visiting for food, boat trips or a family wander.
Read straight through, or use the planning notes above to shape an easier coastal day.
Lamorna Cove is a pretty little fishing village. It has a stony beach and a small granite harbour. Commercial fishing no longer takes place at Lamorna but it is now popular amongst anglers and also divers.
Sea Fishing in Lamorna
There is good fishing to be had around this area. Species caught will include mackerel, bass, pollack, wrasse, trigger fish, dogfish and turbot. The harbour wall at Lamorna is a popular fishing venue.
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