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Port Isaac (Cornish: Porthysek) is a small fishing village on the Atlantic coast of north Cornwall, England, in the United Kingdom. The nearest towns are Wadebridge and Camelford, each ten miles (16 km) away. A nearby hamlet, Port Gaverne, is sometimes considered to be part of Port Isaac.
- Kingsand & Cawsand. Until 1844 the Devon/Cornwall border passed between these twin villages on the Rame peninsula, look out for the famous boundary marker on a cottage wall.
- Polperro. With its narrow streets lined by typical whitewashed fishermen's cottages, Polperro is a picture-postcard harbour village and a popular tourist destination.
- Mevagissey. Mevagissey harbour dates back to 1774, and has become an integral part of the appeal of this charming fishing village. Named after two Irish saints, Meva and Issey, “Meva” made its name from pilchards, landing up to 15,000 tonnes a year in its heyday.
- Portscatho. Like other small harbours, Portscatho grew around the pilchard industry and was popular due to its protection from the prevailing winds. The fish were cleaned and salted, packed into wooden barrels and destined for Mediterranean ports.
Port Isaac is a traditional fishing village in North Cornwall that is home to the TV series Doc Martin starring Martin Clunes and the Fisherman’s Friends shanty singers. Dr Ellingham's Surgery, Port Wenn. Doyden Castle, Port Quin. Walk through a film set. Is the Doctor home?
Par, Cornwall; Penhallick Wharf; Pentewan; Penzance; Polkerris; Polperro; Port Gaverne; Porth Navas; Porthleven; Porthoustock; Portreath; Priest Cove
The port is framed by a very traditional, Cornish fishing village, featuring picturesque, narrow streets and historic buildings. The harbour itself is bustling with fishing and pleasure vessels. Along its edges, numerous restaurants, cafes, and shops welcome tourists from all over the globe!
The Port offers easy access to the wide selection of Cornwall’s attractions including: the Eden Project, St Michaels Mount, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and many more. The position of A&P’s cruise berth is within short walking distance of both the high street and the towns beaches, adds to the Harbours unique appeal.
Welcome to Cornwall Harbours. Cornwall is famous for its stunning coastline and we, as Cornwall Council’s Maritime Service, are proud to be able to manage and maintain many of its ports, harbours and maritime assets. Explore our website to see what each individual port and harbour has to offer our locals, visitors, fishermen and commercial ...
