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A working fishing port with bags of character, Mevagissey sits on Cornwall's south coast a few miles below St Austell. Its inner and outer harbours bustle with fishing boats and pleasure craft, and the narrow streets are always full of life in summer.
Place to stay
A simple guide to the feel of the place, how to arrive, and what to keep in mind before you go.
Mevagissey works best as a base for small, unhurried coastal moments: a beach walk, a harbour visit, and time together without over-planning.
Family stays, slow weekends, coastal exploring and simple Cornish breaks.
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Check the final approach, parking arrangements and arrival window before travelling through narrow coastal roads.
Good for families who want a settled base rather than trying to fit too much into one day.
Pack for mixed weather and plan a few easy coastal options nearby so the trip still feels good if the forecast turns.
Read straight through, or use the planning notes above to shape an easier coastal day.
Mevagissey is a delightful fishing port with bags of character. The harbour consists of an inner and outer harbour. Mevagissey is a popular tourist destination and is always bustling with people.
The RNLI stationed a lifeboat at Mevagissey until 1930 when it was removed as nearby Fowey had a newer boat.
Pentewan Sands
Pentewan has a large sandy beach which is accessed via Pentewan Sands Holiday Park
Portmellon
Portmellon is situated one mile south of Mevagissey. It has a small sandy beach and slipway - the beach gets covered at high tide.
Sea Fishing in Mevagissey area
If you fish from the outer pier at Mevagissey, you can expect to catch many different species of fish including mackerel, bream, pollack, wrasse and garfish. Night time fishing can also yield conger and dogfish.
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