Looe in Cornwall is a town of two halves divided by a tidal river. Busy East Looe with it’s sandy beach, busy fishing harbour, numerous eateries and pubs, and the quieter West Looe with leisure boats, restaurants and pubs and Hannafore Point – which is ideal for rock-pooling.

Overlooking East and West Looe, is the beautiful and unspoilt St. Georges Island (or Looe Island) which was once owned by two sister’s.

For those of you who are on holiday on a self catering basis, pop into Pengelly’s fish shop next to the harbour for beautiful fresh locally caught fish. There are plenty of restaurants too in both East and West Looe which also offer menu’s featuring locally caught and prepared fish dishes. 

Energetic visitors may wish to take a walk along the coastal path. Take the coast path which goes West and you will reach the rocky Talland Bay and then the quaint fishing village of Polperro. Take the coastal path East and you come across the tiny Downderry, Millendreath, Seaton then onto King Sand and Caw Sand. Inland you will find the bridal path and the footpath meandering through the woods at the Mill Pool car park.

If you’re looking for entertainment then visit Looe during regatta week, where you can see yacht races, eat local produce and experience the fun of the fair!

If you’re into more leisurely pursuits then what could be better than watching fishing boats landing their catch surrounded by hungry seagulls looking for a free lunch, whilst tucking into a traditional pasty or proper Cornish ice cream.

Why not take to the high seas on one of the local boat trips to catch mackerel or even sharks (Looe is the shark centre of Great Britain). You could even take a cruise on a glass bottom boat and see life under the ocean.

A visit to Looe will give you a real taste of Cornwall, and leave you wanting to explore the rest of the county.