There are countless small fishing villages and secluded sandy coves in this area; all incredibly pretty - but my favourite is Looe.
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Apart from the summer months, when it is teeming with visitors, Looe is a charming place to saunter around. It seems to be built on water. Its tidal harbour separates quiet West Looe from the bustling waterfront, pier (Banjo Pier) and sandy beach of East Looe. A seven arched bridge joins the twin communities which have shared the fishing, trading and seafaring life for centuries. The narrow streets are filled with restaurants and gift shops and the whiff from the fish-market just begs you to buy fish and chips to eat on the beach! Actually, the best time to visit Looe is in early June when the hedgerows are filled with bluebells. Love it! | 
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Further along from Looe is the Farm and Folk Museum at Lanreath. Here, minor mysteries of country life and language are explained. For instance, 'Codd bottle', invented by Hiram Codd and used for soft drinks, gave rise to 'Codd's wallop'. Craftsmen's tools, farm implements and household equipment are all on show.
Another interesting village is VERYAN (well south of Looe), which is a quiet village famous for its five round, 'Devil-proof' houses, built in the early 19th century. Locals believed that Satan could not hide in a house without corners.
