"Classic Cornish Coastal Village" Mevagissey by sandysmith

Mevagissey Travel Guide: 60 reviews and 94 photos

Mevagissey

A traditional - one of the few remaining - fishing village on the south coast of Cornwall.

See the waves crashing onto the rocky coastline, stroll around the quaint harbour and browse amongst the little shops and then enjoy some traditional fish and chips.

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In a nutshell:quaint traditional fishing village

Last visit to Mevagissey: Apr 2003
Intro Updated May 2, 2003
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Reviews (11)

Coastal Scenery Favorites (5)

Justr standing at the habour and looking out onto the coastal scenery like this. more travel advice

Cornish Coast Things to Do (5)

The coastal scenery has to be seen to be really appreciated - most is owned by the National Trust now. There are some... more travel advice

Cornish Pasties Local Customs (1)

Of course everybody should know that Cornish pasties are THE thing to eat here. Originally designed as the miner's... more travel advice

Narrow roads - No Parking! Favorites (5)

The roads leading downto the harbour are really narrow so don't try parking here. It easier to park just outside town... more travel advice

Comments (8)

nickandchris Feb 3, 2006 at 2:41 AM Report Abuse

I know what you mean about wanting to watch the sea all day. It's mesmerising. Must return here, (out of season) it's probably 40 years since my last visit. Wonderful pics.
obiwanwasabe Apr 3, 2004 at 10:22 AM Report Abuse

That piccy is the eastern gullies at meva and is where I did my PADI diver training, nice photos.
Geoff_Wright Feb 8, 2004 at 3:17 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful page, Sandy. My family lived here during the War, but I only remember it from 1949!!. I haven't tasted a real Pasty for years. Most are not very original these days.
steventilly May 21, 2003 at 9:21 AM Report Abuse

Well, since you "plugged" it :-PP My god, the size of those pasties :-))))))
yen_2 May 17, 2003 at 4:03 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful harbour colored houses and the light house with a bit of ray of light is stunning! Like the opening pix, Sandy:-)
shdw100 May 16, 2003 at 5:14 AM Report Abuse

What a find! This looks like a cool, pleasant place to visit. Wonderful fotos. As usual, a great page, Sandy!
sim1 May 2, 2003 at 4:54 PM Report Abuse

What a picturesque village! I would love to try the Cornish Pasties! Yummie! Wonderful coastline, I can just picture me standing there with the salty sea breeze blowing in my face, watching the waves and the lighthouse in the distance.
herzog63 May 2, 2003 at 3:21 PM Report Abuse

Mevegissey looks so picturesque! I love small towns like this! It must be great to eat some fish and chips and talk with some of the old salts of the sea!