Cadgwith Cove is an unspoilt traditional fishing village on the Lizard Peninsula.  It was a busy pilchard fishing port until the 1950’s but with the decline of pilchards in the sea they are no longer caught. Today it is still a busy fishing port catching lobster, brown edible crab, spider crab, monkfish and other fish are landed regularly. Set in the cliffs the traditional cottages, some thatched, are huddled together and form the close knit village which gives it it’s wonderful character.  Artists over the years have painted the cove and it is still a popular subject for painting and photographers. There are two beaches, the main beach (east beach) which is a working beach and is dog friendly all year round.  Be careful as this beach can get busy with the fishing boats, if you are lucky you may see the daily catch being landed. The south beach, which is a bit more secluded but more tricky to get to is dog friendly but from July 1st and August 31st (10:00am - 06:00pm) there is a seasonal dog ban in place . The water around the coves is usually clear due to the shingle beaches. The water, on a calm day, is lovely for a swim. There are a few places to eat and drink in the village and there’s a super art gallery in the cove called Crow’s Nest. Tips: There is a car park at the  top of the village but this is not suitable for large motorhomes. Driving through the village can be tricky during busy time so it’s probably easier to park in the car park and walk down towards the beach. If you walk out of the village towards the Lizard Point side and walk along the South West Coast Path you will be able to walk past Devil's Frying Pan, it is a 200 foot deep hole in the cliffs that was formed many years ago when a cave collapsed.

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