Retirement Properties Spotlight in Mevagissey

The name Mevagissey is derived from the patron saints Meva and Issey with the medial 'ag' an abbreviation of the Cornish word 'hag' meaning 'and'. It is a delightful Cornish town situated on the southern riviera coast, just 7 miles from St Austell and the Eden Project. It is a small, unspoilt fishing village with a colourful history of boat building and smuggling. It still retains its traditional character and nowadays has a selection of top quality pubs, restaurants and shops. Cornwall is a county of legend; Celts, Druids, King Arthur, and the modern attractions of the Tate Gallery, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the National Maritime Museum are all ready for you to explore.