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Mevagissey Beach

(Polstreath Beach)

Cornwall, England


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A small beach to the north of the popular harbour town.

With its twin harbours and narrow twisting streets, Mevagissey is the epitome of a traditional Cornish seaside town. Mevagissey beach, also known as Polstreath beach, is just outside the town and only accessible on foot.

Mevagissey Beach is on The Roseland Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Harbour

Weather and tides for Tuesday 19 March

Today
Chance of rain 55%
Max temp. 14°C
(feels like 12°C)
Wind 11mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 22%
Min temp. 11°C
(feels like 9°C)
Wind 13mph

The tide at Mevagissey Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:27 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 1:15 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   10.9°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Mevagissey Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Mevagissey Museum (0.3 miles)
Aquila Charters (0.3 miles)
Mevagissey Harbour (0.3 miles)
Harbour Tavern (0.3 miles)
Mevagissey Aquarium (0.4 miles)
Fowey to Mevagissey Ferry (0.4 miles)
Pentewan Valley Cycle Hire (1.2 miles)
The Lost Gardens of Heligan (1.3 miles)
Lobbs Farm Shop (1.6 miles)
Caerhays Castle (3.6 miles)

Places to eat near Mevagissey Beach

The Fountain Inn (220 yards)
The Cornish Bakery (200 yards)
The Fishermen's Chippy (190 yards)
Number Five Cafe & Res (250 yards)
Salamander Restaurant (250 yards)
Tea on the Quay (200 yards)
Roovrays Restaurant (250 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Tregiskey

Location type: Town

Nearest village: Mevagissey

OS Grid: SX017452

Country: England

Local Authority: Cornwall

Parish: Mevagissey

Nearest postcode: PL26 6TE

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