The town of Fowey is a working port, which offers all the facilities for local sailors or those just berthing for the summer. The town is very popular with tourists so the harbour is generally full of pleasure craft in the summer. The town itself is perched on the side of a hill and is full of character offering a plethora of narrow meandering streets for you to explore, a favourite pastime for holidaymakers staying in holiday cottages in Fowey. The Fowey coastline hosts many hidden private coves, perfect for exploring from a yacht or a motorboat, as well as a number of long sandy beaches.