Located just a mile west of Penzance, the ancient fishing port of Newlyn is home to the largest fleet of fishing boats in the South of England. The seemingly constant bustle and activity of the port gives visitors a fascinating glimpse into this frequently dangerous industry that has been a mainstay of the community since the early 16th century; enormous ocean going beam trawlers, long liners and crabbers that often stay at sea for weeks on end, dwarf the dozens of small open boats that fish for mackerel from hand lines in the Bay.
On a road leading back from the harbour is the Pilchard Museum showcasing just how this small, yet so vital, fish is processed and packed for shipment all over the world.
Nestled behind the main road that runs around the harbour and connects neighbouring Penzance and Mousehole, are an enchanting maze of numerous small streets and alleys, many with traditional, if highly unusual, names: The Fradgan, Gwavas Quay and Bowjey Hill, to name but three.