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shelters in a steep, rocky cove on the Roseland peninsula, just east of Veryan in Gerrans Bay. A couple of fishing boats still work from its quaint little harbour, landing mostly shellfish, and the surrounding valley has kept the village remarkably unspoilt. It is a quiet, deeply Cornish corner of the coast.
Harbour guide
A simple guide to the feel of the place, how to arrive, and what to keep in mind before you go.
Portloe 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.
Portloe has a quaint little harbour and is located just east of Veryan. A couple of fishing boats work out of Portloe and mainly catch shellfish. A lifeboat was stationed at Porloe between 1870 and 1887
Pendower Beach
Large sandy beach in Gerrans Bay near the village of Veryan. There is a slipway on the beach.
Sea Fishing in this area
The whole of this area is well known for big bass catches. Also various flat fish and dogfish are caught here.
The headlands access is difficult in places and not really for the novice fisherman. For more experienced fisherman with climbing abilities, the headlands provide good fishing.
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