A Taste of Porthleven Cornwall - Historic Fishing Village
The historic Cornish village of Porthleven is the UK mainland’s most southerly working port and is just waiting to be found and enjoyed by new visitors. After the wreck of HMS Anson on Loe Bar during a ferocious December 29th 1807 the harbour was constructed. A hero on that day, a man by the name of Tobias Roberts, swam through violent dangerous seas out to the Anson. They created a lifeline for those on board by Tobias tying a rope around his-self, enabling him to create a link between ship and shore. Over one hundred including the ship’s Captain Lydiard perished, even though he successfully reached the ship.
Appalled by the loss of life, Tobias Roberts battled with Admiralty and locals alike to ensure there was a harbour of safe refuge to avoid such an incident in the future.. Being a man of determination Porthleven Harbour was constructed and then improved at a later date. It took two acts of Parliament before the harbour became what it is today, home to a much reduce number of fishermen, no commercial traffic of any size and small number of pleasure craft.
Today, the harbour still plays a major role attracting visitors from all over the world. During the early 1990’s whilst serving on the local council, it became obvious that Porthleven’s economic future would become more and more reliant on attracting visitors. With this in mind the village’s first commercial website was introduced which is attracting visitors from around the globe.
During the early 1990’s whilst serving on the local council, it became obvious that Porthleven’s economic future would become more dependent on the holiday trade. With this in mind the village’s first commercial website was established and this continues to attract visitors from around the globe. In addition tourist signs were introduced and we publicised the village in a variety of ways including the Discover Porthleven leaflet now produced annually.
Both above the beach and within the village you will find a number of very high quality self catering holiday cottages, B&B and hotels around the harbour. Many of these accommodation sport great views of the harbour, the bay and the surrounding countryside. There is also a small drop in caravan and camp site for caravanners and campers. Of the three Inns situated in Porthleven, the oldest is the Ship Inn. In all of these Inns you will find good ale, good food and very friendly locals.
There are a variety of places to eat such as The Blue Haze Restaurant a recent asset to the village and quickly building an excellent reputation with both locals and visitors alike. Kota Restaurant and B&B located on the harbour head produces a well presented and varied menu. Both restaurants have chefs with a passion for cooking local sourced food. In addition there are two fish and chip shops, a Chinese take-away. Real Cornish Pasties from the Horse and Jockey Bakery (we believe these are the best in Cornwall) and then there is Nauti but Ice where visitors can sit and watch the fishing boats whilst consuming a variety of ice creams and other mouth watering treats.
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