"Porthleven" Porthleven by Ash59

Porthleven Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 10 photos

Porthleven Fishing village

This picture of Porthleven is taken from the pier which, incidently, I was not supposed to be on. See the red ball hanging to the right of what looks like a lampost? That is a warning to stay off the pier because of dangerous seas and bad weather!

Please do read about this lovely fishermans village in the general comments.

You can find other information about Cornwall on my Cornwall page.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great touring base for the south and west of Cornwall
Cons:Wet and wild weather in the Autumn and Winter months

Last visit to Porthleven: Nov 2003
Intro Updated Nov 9, 2007
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Reviews (6)

The Ship Inn, Porthleven, Cornwall - Porthleven

Seafood and More Restaurants (1)

This small pub sits on the corner of Porthleven harbour. It only has about 12/15 tables and only about 8 of them can be... more travel advice

Porthleven Favorites (5)

Porthleven is my favourite village in the whole of Cornwall. It is a small fishing village with a harbour that well... more travel advice

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This picture really catches the force of the storms that happen around this area. It was taken in April, so it really... more travel advice

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Porthleven is not always beset by storms. Indeed, when the sun comes out, the place is transformed from a grey,... more travel advice

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Sjalen Aug 10, 2010 at 8:44 AM

Ah, Cornwall...so many places left to see. I'll bear that red ball in mind though!
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iandsmith Jun 5, 2005 at 5:37 AM

Red balls, who'd a thought!