Coverack (Porthkovrek in Cornish, meaning cove of the stream) is one of those places holidaymakers dream of with its thatched cottages, crescent shaped sheltered beach in a delightful cove, sparkling blue water and
colourful fishing boats bringing in the day’s catch.
The beach here has plenty of sand at low tide and being sheltered makes it a great spot for windsurfing, kayaking and paddle boarding. Historically this part of the coastline was notorious for shipwrecks at the Mannacles reef and Lowland Point, making the area popular for diving. The beach is dog friendly all year round.
Coverack beach is one of the few places in the world where the Earth’s crust, mantle, and Moho boundary between them can be seen. The harbour was constructed in 1724 from the resulting local green serpentine.
An interesting article has been published
here.
Coverack is a thriving community and a packed programme of events is coordinated each year, including a charity Christmas Day swim which has been supported for more than 50 years! With great places to eat, quaint shops to visit, water sports or lazing on the beach, walking the South West Coast Path, or just enjoying a pint of Tribute and a bag of chips on the harbour wall, you will love it here!
Have a look below for lots more information, and we look forward to welcoming you to our lovely part of the country soon.