River Fowey
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The Cornish Riviera is from Fowey to St. Austell and Mevagissey Bays. On the coastline there are a number of villages and hamlets including Portmellon, Gorran Haven and Mevagissey.
Throughout the area holiday parks and similar types of accommodation are prolific with many of the larger places having on-site shops, indoor or outdoor swim- ming pools, plus entertainment for all ages with some open to non- residents.
Fowey is where the large deep water harbour is a mag- net for coastal leisure craft, gig and yacht racing, plus an occasional passenger liner.
The Fowey River & estuary is surrounded by open countryside and on the opposite bank of the river the pretty village of Polruan.
For a view of the town and its harbour stroll along the Esplanade passing the grand parade of Edwardian and Victorian houses to the medieval St Catherine’s Castle which looks out over the harbour entrance and Ready- money Cove.
This area also offers fantastic walking and cycling and of course some beautiful beaches.
Walking the narrow streets of the old town is where the yester- year of this ancient port comes alive with its medieval and Geor- gian buildings, small shops selling gifts etc. and for the foodies there are bistros, cafes and restaurants offering the best in local produce and Fowey River mussels.
Fowey offers a wide range of activities including the Fowey Re- gatta, the Daphne DuMaurier Festival, boat trips, open top ca- noes, kayaking, a selection of other water-sports and fishing, with most of the water based activities available at the Town Quay.
Places to visit include Fowey Museum with a collection of works from Daphne DuMaurier, Fowey Aquarium is interesting, and there are several golf courses nearby.
Polruan is a village steeped in history and legend, at the top of Polruan Hill stands St Saviour's Ruin dating from the eighth cen- tury. Below the cliffs to the south west of St Saviour's Point stands Punche's Cross.
Many stories are told about the origins of the cross, one is that it is named after Pontius Pilate, another is that the cross marks a visit by Jesus and his uncle Joseph of Arimathea. There is a small beach and a wide selection of places to eat and stay. Polruan Pool is a haven for small boats and there is a ferry service to Fowey which crosses the harbour every fifteen minutes through- out the year.
At PENHALE FARM CAMPING AND CARAVAN PARK, just outside of Fowey in an ANOB, we provide selfcatering accommodation in caravan holiday homes as well as good-sized level electric hook-up pitches and a shower block for campers and tourers. With views over St Austell Bay this is the ideal place as it is close to the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and more. The nearest beach is the Polkerris Sandy Cove which has a water sports centre, a pub and restaurant.
MEVAGISSEY SHARK ANGLING CENTRE offer bait, equipment, lines, lures, hooks, reels and rods. The experienced owners are happy to chat over your needs and answer any questions. Whether you are an experienced angler or a first time fisherman we can cater for all of your requirements. We will be pleased to book a fishing trip experience from many of the boats working out of the harbour.
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