The fishing village of Mevagissey and the still-smaller haven of Gorran are the very essence of a Cornwall which has remained true to its roots and embraced change only slowly. Both names belong to 6th Century Irish missionaries. Mevagissey/s labyrinth of tiny streets twist and turn past ancient dwarf dwellings of cob and slate but head inexorably for the twin harbours which are its nerve-centre. A place to watch the fishermen land their catch and mend their nets as they have since John Trewollas built the first pier in ... (more)