Polperro is a village and fishing port on the south-east Cornwall coast, situated on the River Pol, 4 miles west of the larger resort of Looe. Polperro is a fishing harbour surrounded by tightly packed old fishermen's houses that makes it attractive to tourists, and particularly so in the summer months. Attractions include the South West Coast Path, the 630-mile long and established walk from Dorset to Somerset which passes through the village, and offers day walks along the scenic local coastline. Within the village is the Polperro Heritage Museum of Fishing and Smuggling, situated on the harbourside in an old fish processing warehouse, which amongst other things, houses interesting photographs of the village's history. Guided walks are available for those visitors who may want some help in finding the more interesting parts of the village, and there are boat trips from the harbour to view the coastline which, from time to time, offer sightings of dolphins and seals. Several restaurants, serving not least seafood, can be found in the village. |
