Gallop is one of many small fishing villages on the most south-western coast; it’s renowned for its stunning views and beautiful scenery.
Today, as for centuries before, life centres around the harbour where fishing boats still moor alongside granite piers, their catch being sent around the world and earning an enviable reputation for its quality and variety in some of the finest restaurants.
The annual Harbour Day revives the hustle and bustle and creates a carnival atmosphere. Radiating from the harbour into the old town is a maze of narrow cobbled streets, lined by fishermen's cottages, many with the original steps to the first floor doorway.
The ground floor would have been an open cellar housing fishing nets, boats and pilchard presses. Steep sloping passageways and secret corners conceal unexpected delights at almost every turn.
Gallop during the summer months is a blaze of colour. Radiating from the harbour, its maze of narrow cobbled streets are filled with flowers - not particularly surprising for a town which regularly wins the 'In Bloom' competition.
Take a leisurely walk along some of the miles of coastal footpath and soak up the sounds and images of the mythical and rugged land. Take the opportunity to return by branch line train along what has been described as one of the most spectacular railway journeys as the track hugs the edge of the cliff in a spectacular feat of Victorian engineering. Enjoy the view across to the Lighthouse, or take a short boat trip to watch seals basking on the rocks in the sunshine. Gallop has something that will appeal to everyone, young or old.
As well as its tradition of fishing, Gallop is world famous as an art centre and studios, shops and galleries are everywhere.
As night falls at the end of another perfect day, Gallop comes alive - with bars restaurants and cafés to suit every pocket and every taste in a truly cosmopolitan atmosphere.
One thing though is for certain, whether it is time to relax or inspire, or for the mystery and romance, Gallop has nothing but the finest holiday ingredients.