Mevagissey
View Mevagissey self catering accommodation
Mevagissey is an unspoilt fishing village on the south coast of Cornwall. The harbour at Mevagissey consists of the east and west quays which were constructed in the 18th Century and extended some 100 hundred years later.
The sea still plays a key role in Mevagissey’s daily life with a fleet of working fishing boats. Fishing trips can be booked from Mevagissey’s harbour including deep sea angling, mackerel and shark fishing. Another way to enjoy the sea is to take a ferry from Mevagissey to Fowey in the summer.
On dry land, Mevagissey is characterised by narrow streets winding through the town – great for exploring with shops, tea rooms and much more to explore. The focal point of Mevagissey is the harbour which is flanked by hills on both sides creating many photo opportunities.
Exploring Cornwall from Mevagissey
Mevagissey is well placed to explore most of Cornwall, being situated centrally on the South Cornwall coast. The Eden Project is only 7 miles from Mevagissey, while the Lost Gardens of Heligan are very close by. Other attractions within easy reach from Mevagissey include Caerhays Castle, The World of Model Railways, Mevagissey Harbour Aquarium and Mevagissey Museum.
Walkers can enjoy Mevagissey as a base for exploring South Cornwall, To South West Coastal Path is an obvious draw with dramatic scenery and sea views, while a lot of the coastline on either side of Mevagissey is owned by The National Trust.
Mevagissey also caters for beach lovers with numerous sandy coves dotted along the coastline including Polstreath, Caerhays and Gorran Haven, all within a few miles of Mevagissey.
