Mevagissey is a village and fishing port in Cornwall. It has a thriving fishing industry and is the second biggest fishing port in Cornwall. The small village centre is filled with shops and restaurants that appeal to visitors like us.
There is evidence of a settlement in the Bronze Age and the first recorded mention of Mevagissey dates from 1313. A church was dedicated to Saints Meva and Ida in 1259. Some Norman work remains but the church was rebuilt in the 15th century.
More recently Andrew Pears, the founder of Pears Soap was born in the village and set up a barber’s shop here until he moved to London in 1789.
On a perfect spring day we took the ferry from Fowey to Mevagissey.
We arrived at the pretty harbour.
Mevagissey lighthouse was built in 1896 to mark the south breakwater that protects the small harbour.
As we walked into the town we met a quiet local.
The resident seal likes to bask in the warm shallow water.
The walk around the boat filled harbour is lovely.
The rocky coastline is stunning.
New houses are built above the village.
There is a tiny aquarium showcasing local sea creatures.
On the way back to the boat we met the quiet seal again. He seemed to want to say hello, or goodbye.
We had a great day out in Megavissey, lucky as well. The day before the sea was too rough for the ferries to go out and the next day was the same. We even spotted a pod of dolphins frolicking near the boat.
Mevagissey was certainly a favourite or ours as well, but is one of the many lovely little villages in Cornwall isn’t. Looks like you had a perfect day weather wise.
By: Kerry & Jim on June 7, 2025
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The weather could not have been any better! It is a beautiful part of the world.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 8, 2025
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Lovely village amongst many little villages – lovely photos
By: Elizabeth Litzow on June 8, 2025
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It is a sweet little village. There whole day was excellent.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 8, 2025
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There is a certain charm to Cornish fishing villages, specially on a good day!! Winter storm may tell a different story!!
I have always loved Cornwall xx
By: Jan Williams on June 8, 2025
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Cornwall is lovely. We enjoyed our stay there,
By: Debra Kolkka on June 8, 2025
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It’s picture postcard perfection isn’t it
By: Jan Trounce on June 8, 2025
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Yes, so beautiful!
By: Debra Kolkka on June 8, 2025
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Great photos of a stunning gem. Have you seen the movie The Salt Path which is out presently. Thoroughly enjoyable film
By: Jezz on June 8, 2025
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I have just come back home. I plan to see Salt Path this week.
By: Debra Kolkka on June 8, 2025
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I have just looked again at your photos of Mevagissey, it looks lovely especially with those blue skies & sunshine.
By: Camillus Davall on June 10, 2025
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I have just looked again at your photos of Mevagissey, it looks lovely especially with those blue skies & sunshine.
By: Camillus Davall on June 10, 2025
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I love it where you take us these small little villages 🙏🥰
By: lorrainewagner02 on June 8, 2025
at 10:59 pm
I’ve never heard of Mevagissey but it looks beautiful and love an animal encounter in the wild too 🙂
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on June 11, 2025
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