Porthleven
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Understand
Porthleven is a small, vibrant harbour town on the south coast of Cornwall.
Get in
Get around
Everything in Porthleven is reachable on foot.
See
Bickford Smith Institute building and spire
working fishing harbour
Do
Enjoy
Porthleven BeachThere is lifeguard cover from early July to end of August.
Go for a walk around the picturesque fishing harbour sampling the excellent restaurants and pubs.
Take the short walk to , a natural sand bar (composed of shingle) that blocks the mouth of the River Cober, and through the Penrose Estate (open dawn to dusk daily, free entry) to , the largest natural fresh-water lake in Cornwall (no swimming or boating allowed in the lake).
Continue on round Loe Pool to take the scenic route through the Penrose Estate to Helston (an hour's brisk walk), stopping off at Café for refreshment (in the grounds, open Sa Su 10AM-4PM in winter, daily in summer).
Alternatively, take the South West Coast Path past Loe Bar to (with its medieval church and seasonal lifeguarded beach),
(good for swimming and surfing), and (a small fishing cove). The full walk to The Lizard Point is , with spectacular cliff-top vistas.
You can also take the Coastal Path westwards from Porthleven along the cliff tops towards , for excellent sea views.
Events
Buy
There are lots of souvenir and arts and craft shops along and around Harbour Road.
Eat
Porthleven is a particularly good place to savour fresh sea food, including crab, mussels, lobster, fish pie, etc., and both restaurants and pubs will often have seafood on the menu.
Kota and Kota Kai
The Square
Sea Drift
Blue Haze
Amelie'sRestaurant and café sited in an old fish smokehouse. Offers fresh seafood as well as a variety of dishes.
The Horse and Jockey Cafe
Drink
Ship InnUsually has fresh seafood on the menu.
Harbour Inn
Atlantic Inn
Sleep
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phone: +44 1326 573876address: Commercial Rd