It is not advisable to drive into Mevagissey, it was most definitely  not designed for the motor car! Instead park on one of the large car parks located on the outskirts of the settlement.

There is a good range of restaurants and character pubs that serve food or alternatively you can sit by the harbour and enjoy a Cornish Pasty.

Shops include those selling gifts, shells, jewellery,  fishing tackle and bait. There are also a number of good quality art shops selling original paintings and ceramics.

The pier is always popular with anglers where mackerel are plentiful during the spring and summer months whilst children enjoy fishing for the crabs that live in the cracks of the harbour wall.

A number of angling  boat trips are on offer including shark fishing. If you prefer to stay on dry land the coastal cliff path is accessible from both sides of Mevagissey, but be warned the assent is very steep.The coastal path west is by road and it takes you to Port Mellon.

Port Mellon
Port Mellon has a small beach that is suitable for swimming though at high tide it all but disappears. During the winter months waves break over the road and consequently the dwellings all have shutters to protect them against the lashing sea.