Dotted around the 700 year old harbour are reminders of industries long gone when Port Isaac was a busy coastal port exporting coal, timber and pottery. Nowadays you will find fishermen landing their daily catch of fish, crab and lobster.
The beach itself is protected by an ancient breakwater and the sheltered harbour was once famed as a smugglers haunt. One of the finest surfing beaches is only 4 miles away at Polzeath and just 5 miles will take you to the sandy beach of Daymer Bay.
Many interesting clifftop walks take you to neighbouring bays such as Port Gaverne and Port Quin. Port Gaverne is situated at the end of a deep winding valley and at low tide there is a small sheltered sandy beach with an abundance of rock pools to explore. The characteristic harbour of Port Quin is mainly owned by the National Trust, one of the many interesting locations offered by them in this part of Cornwall.
Port Isaac is situated in an ideal location for exploring all that both counties of Devon and Cornwall have to offer.
Golf courses and leisure centres are within easy reach, or why not hire a bicyle and take a leisurely spin along the picturesque Camel Trail taking in the delightful scenery.
Throughout the Summer months in Port Isaac you can book a fishing trip or simply a trip round the harbour.