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.