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 famous GWR Looe Valley Line for part of your journey.
In summer, the town bursts into life with highlights such as Looe Carnival Week, the famous Looe Duck Race and the mouth-watering Looe Food Festival. As the nights draw in, winter brings its own sparkle with the magical Lantern Parade and other festive events.
Planning your visit around specific dates? Take a look at our Looe What’s On Calendar to stay ahead and make the most of your trip.
Looe Food & Drink Festival returns to East Looe Quayside on September 14th 2025
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.
