Events
Discover local events in Coverack, Cornwall. From harbour festivals to seasonal celebrations, there’s always something happening during your stay.
WHY WE LOVE COVERACK!
If you are looking for a picturesque Cornish fishing village with a fabulous community and something to offer everyone, then you must discover Coverack located on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the southern-most area of the country. You will not be disappointed!
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.
Places to Eat
Find the best places to eat in Coverack, Cornwall. Enjoy fresh seafood, cosy pubs, and cafés with stunning harbour views.
Local Services
Explore local services in Coverack, Cornwall. From shops to essential amenities, everything you need for a comfortable stay is nearby.
Things to Do
Discover things to do in Coverack, Cornwall. Beaches, coastal walks, watersports and more on the beautiful Lizard Peninsula.
Birds-eye view of Coverack Coverack
A fabulous birds-eye view of Coverack taken by Chris Baish during the winter of 2019.
Cornwall Roadtrip - Porthbean and Coverack
We are often asked how long does the walk to Coverack take. Well it is just under a mile and takes around 20 minutes to get down (and a little longer to come back up again!) Here is a video taken by a couple staying with us in 2020 showing their walk down the lane into Coverack. Pick up the Coverack part of the video at 7:08 minutes onwards.
