Mevagissey

Mevagissey is a small village set around a working harbour on the South Coast in Cornwall. The town has a small population of around 2000 but this increases dramatically during the summer months as the village is a very popular tourist destination. The main trade there is tourism now even though the harbour is working and fish are still caught and shipped internationally. There is a reason that this village in Cornwall is so popular — its harbour is genuinely unspoilt, the streets narrow enough that cars cannot enter, and the stone buildings largely unchanged for centuries. The streets are narrow and some of the buildings date back several hundred years. There are quaint tea shops and bakeries and traditional pubs to visit when you spend time in the village.

History

Where to Stay

You will find many different options of accommodation in and around Mevagissey. There are Bed and Breakfast places with amazing views and there are also holiday homes and cottages available, check out our accommodation section for more information here.

Beaches

Things to Do

Eating & Drinking

As you would expect, Mevagissey is packed full of fresh local produce and there are many great places where you can dine on some delicious local cuisine. The Ship Inn and the Crown Inn are traditional pubs with roots dating back hundreds of years. Both serve a delicious pub menu that you will love.For daytime treats you cannot go wrong if you go to Teacup tearoom, this dog-friendly tearoom, serves up excellent cakes and cream teas and it is available to eat in or take away, a definite must if you are in Mevagissey.Fancy some fish? Number 5 restaurant or Sharksfin Bar and Restaurant will give you that fresh fish hit you have been waiting for and the Fisherman’s Chippy serves delicious fish and chips, perfect to sit and look out at the perfect Mevagissey view.The Cornish bakery will serve you up the Cornish Pasty that is a must-have whilst in Cornwall, and for a drink with a view Tea on the Quay is a delightful spot. For the sweet tooth, She Sells Mevagissey sells a fabulous selection of ice creams and desserts.

Getting Here

One of the most charming things about Mevagissey is its small streets. This makes the village lovely to explore but not too great if you are in a car. The best thing to do is to park your car in one of the car parks and then walk into the village, that way you can park and not have to worry about getting your car through the busy streets of Mevagissey. The car park is pretty reasonable and as of 2022 only charging £5 per day. There are also toilets nearby too which are public and super convenient if you are out exploring all day. There are buses that go to Mevagissey, be sure to check the timetable, there will be more during the peak months. One of the nicest ways of getting to Mevagissey is the Mevagissey Ferry, this will come from Fowey which is also a very popular village on the South Coast. Again check the timetable here to make sure that you get the best time.