Coverack

Coverack is an exceptionally preserved Cornish fishing village, tucked away in a sheltered bay on the eastern coast of the Lizard Peninsula.

Built from local green serpentine and hornblende in the early 18th century, its Grade II listed harbour remains the heart of the community, still serving a small fleet of local working boats.

The village is famously associated with the treacherous Manacles reef just offshore, a submerged granite graveyard that has claimed over 150 ships and led to the establishment of the village’s Victorian lifeboat station.

Today, Coverack offers a serene, “time-stood-still” atmosphere, where whitewashed thatched cottages line narrow lanes that lead down to a beach of fine sand and crystalline waters, making it a premier destination for both quiet retreat and traditional watersports.

Coverack Guides

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