Looe

Harbour-Looe

Looe

Looe is a charming fishing town on Cornwall’s south coast, split by the river into East and West Looe and joined by a historic bridge, with a working harbour that still lands fresh catch each day. The town has a sandy beach right in the centre, boat trips out to Looe Island and coast path access towards Polperro in one direction and Seaton in the other.

When you are ready to plan a visit, my other website, Best In Cornwall, has guides covering parking, beaches, walks, where to eat and where to stay. Here are the ones for Looe, covering parking and getting there, things to do, eating, staying and history, plus the real Beyond Paradise filming location and a guide for fishing enthusiasts.

Plan your visit to Looe

These Best In Cornwall guides cover everything you need to plan a visit to Looe.

Parking and getting there

Where to leave the car in and around Looe.

The best places to park in Looe

Things to do

The best things to do in Looe.

The best things to do in Looe

Where to eat

A guide to the best places to eat in Looe.

The best places to eat in Looe

Where to stay

Places to stay in and around Looe.

The best places to stay in Looe

History and facts

History, background and surprising facts about Looe.

10 fascinating facts about Looe

Find a place to stay in Looe

Real-time availability for hotels and coastal retreats around Looe.

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