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Folded into a steep valley between Looe and Fowey, Polperro is one of Cornwall's most photographed fishing villages. A tight tangle of whitewashed cottages and narrow, largely car-free lanes leads down to a working harbour with a long and colourful smuggling past.
Harbour guide
A simple guide to the feel of the place, how to arrive, and what to keep in mind before you go.
Polperro 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.
Polperro is a quaint fishing harbour and village between Looe and Fowey. Much of the streets in Polperro are very narrow and in the summer months are prohibited to traffic so It is necessary to park in the main car park and then walk down to the village. Park and ride options are in operation during summer months. Polperro is very picturesque and well worth a visit.
Sea Fishing around Polperro
Polperro is a good spot for mackerel, wrasse and pollock but it can get very busy with tourists during the summer months.
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