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Fowey is a small town on the estuary of the river of the same name.
The natural harbour is a stunning setting, and has defined the town's long history as a trading, fishing and naval port. Today china clay is still important to the local economy, but the majority of boats are yachts, particularly in summer.
Fowey also has a notable literary history. It is famously associated with Daphne du Maurier, and also Kenneth Grahame and Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch. The Du Maurier festival is held each May.
The town is very well served for eating and drinking, to all tastes from fish and chips on the town quay to a Michelin-starred restaurant. There are two small general stores in town, and the excellent butcher, bakery and fishmonger all offer fresh local produce.
There are a few beaches in the town itself, and more within a walk or a short drive. Walking in the area is highly recommended - to St Catherine's Castle which overlooks the town, or along the South West Coastal Path over headlands, inlets and gorse-flanked hillsides.
Only slightly further afield, Fowey is handily located for many South Cornwall attractions, particularly the Eden Project which is a few miles away.
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