Latitude 50
01 June 2016
Settled in a sheltered valley, Port Isaac is a traditional Cornish fishing village with sloping streets and cosy cottages.
Loved by millions as Portwenn in ITV’s Doc Martin, Port Isaac is the archetypal Cornish village and remains a working harbour. During the summer, the folk group Fisherman’s Friends perform shanties on the seafront – always guaranteed to draw a crowd.
Unsurprisingly, the village is known for its seafood, with renowned chef Nathan Outlaw owning two restaurants here. Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen serves responsibly sourced local seafood, while the Michelin-star restaurant, Outlaw’s New Road, offers a seven-course tasting menu.
The neighbouring village of Port Gaverne can be reached by a walk along the coast path, and is worth visiting for its sheltered, stony beach and fantastic pub. Port Quin, also nearby, is home to just a handful of houses and makes a great spot for swimming and rock pooling.
Top things to do in Port Isaac
- Eat at one of Port Isaac’s notable restaurants
- Spot well-known filming locations
- Listen to the Fisherman’s Friends singing on the Platt
- Check out work by local artists in the galleries
- Go on a fishing trip from the harbour
- Take a walk down ‘Squeezy Belly Alley’, the narrowest thoroughfare in Britain
- Explore hidden coves and soaring clifftops from the South West Coast Path
- Walk along to neighbouring Port Gaverne Beach, where you can do an array of water sports with Cornish Rock Tors
Map of Port Isaac
Take a look at our illustrated map below to get an idea of what there is to do in Port Isaac.
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