Looe, home of the BBC series Beyond Paradise may be a small town, but there is plenty to see and do in the local area. An area rich in history, nature and wildlife with an abundance of local attractions to navigate.
Nearby Looe:
If you’re looking for a new adventure or want to have a day-trip further a-field you can explore nearby Looe, hosting a selection of attractions accessible by public transport or within 1hr drive.You can even hop on the infamous GWR Looe Valley Line for part of your journey.
Looe Music Weekender in September offers music all weekend with performances throughout the day and well into the evening. Our pubs, clubs and other venues offer music across all genres and you are sure to find somewhere with a music style you enjoy. Why not spend the weekend visiting a range of venues to sample the music for yourself.
Many of our visitors come just to enjoy our soft sand and cool off in the clear water on Looe Beach, also known as East Looe Beach. Our favourite time is early morning when you can watch the day getting started from a beach front seat. In just a few minutes you will see swimmers, kayakers and fishing boats amongst those enjoying the calm of the day.
Popular with dog walkers, Downderry Beach is a beautiful mile long stretch of sand and shingle that links Seaton Beach to the west and Battern Cliffs to the east.
Hannafore Beach is a quiet south east facing shingle beach that is well known for its rock pools and great views of Looe Island. It is popular with dog walkers all year round.
Plaidy Beach is just around the corner from Looe. It is a small sheltered beach with a peaceful feel that is best discovered on foot.
Hoodny Cove and Finnygook Beach are accessible from Portwrinkle. Both are sandy beaches and are popular with families. Finnygook Beach is used by experienced surfers.
“We had a magical time in Looe and had so much time exploring this beautiful harbour and the surrounding area. The highlight was a day’s sailing in the harbour and ocean beyond, some amazing memories made. We will be back!”
“We stayed in a beautiful hotel overlooking the harbour in Looe and spent our time walking and cycling on all the trails and paths nearby. We spent our evenings trying out the local restaurants and bars and had such a wonderful time. Looe, Polperro and the other nearby villages and steeped in charm and tradition.”