Off the beaten track, unspoilt and filled with character, Porthallow really is a quintessential Cornish fishing village.
On the east coast of the Lizard Peninsular, not far from the Helford River, Porthallow is steeped in history and was once a busy fishing port, famous for its pilchard fleet. Today, remains of old pilchard cellars can be seen on the edge of the beach, and the village pub is aptly named The Five Pilchards. Unsurprisingly, the dog-friendly pub serves fresh, locally caught seafood, as well as hearty pub classics. Thought to be over 300 years old, it’s filled with interesting nautical artefacts and memorabilia.
A small pebbly beach sits in front of the village and is lined with brightly coloured fishing boats, lobster pots and fluorescent orange buoys. The beach is dog-friendly throughout the year, making Porthallow perfect for pet-friendly holidays.
Holidays in Porthallow are best spent exploring the stunning Cornish coastline by foot. The South West Coast Path runs right through the village; head one way to discover the craggy cliffs of the Lizard or the tranquil waters and sleepy creeks of the Helford River in the other direction. In fact, Porthallow marks the halfway point of the coastal path between Poole in Dorset and Minehead in Somerset.
For the more adventurous, Porthallow is a great spot for diving. A mile offshore is the infamous Manacles reef, an outcrop of jagged rocks which lie just beneath the surface of the sea where many a boat has met its untimely end. As such, there are lots of shipwrecks scattered around the reef for you to dive down and explore. Diving equipment and snorkelling trips can be booked in neighbouring Porthkerris Cove. If you’d rather remain on dry land, you can take a trip to nearby St Keverne, where hundreds of victims lie in the church graveyard.
Poldark fans will love exploring the familiar scenes scattered along the Lizard Peninsular, including exposed headlands, wild-flower cliffs and the craggy coves of Nampara. Lizard Point, the most southerly tip of the UK, is just over 10 miles away from Porthallow and is well worth a visit.
Step back in time and explore Cornwall’s rugged natural beauty when you book a holiday in Porthallow.
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