Looe
Looe is a picturesque and bustling coastal town in South East Cornwall, uniquely divided into East and West Looe by the eponymous river.
The two sides are connected by a distinctive seven-arched Victorian bridge, which replaced an even older medieval structure that once housed a chapel. Historically, Looe was a major port for the export of copper and granite from the nearby Caradon Hill mines, as well as a thriving center for the pilchard fishing industry.
Today, the town remains one of Cornwall’s most active fishing ports, with a daily fish auction at the quayside that supplies some of the finest restaurants in the country. East Looe is characterized by its narrow, maze-like streets filled with independent shops and its popular sandy beach, while West Looe offers a quieter atmosphere with stunning views across the bay.
Visitors can take a boat trip to the sanctuary of Looe Island, enjoy the scenic journey on the Looe Valley Line railway, or participate in the town’s famous New Year’s Eve celebrations, which are among the best in the UK.
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