Durgan (Cornish: Dowrgeun, meaning otters) is a hamlet in the parish of Mawnan, south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated beside the Helford River four miles (6 km) south of Falmouth.[1] The hamlet consists of 17 properties, many owned by the National Trust, and has a permanent population of just 10 (2017). The majority of the properties are second homes or holiday lets. Durgan has a beach popular with boaters, swimmers and holiday makers. Only vehicles belonging to residents or those staying in holiday lets are permitted in the village as the roads are narrow and parking is unavailable.

Durgan
Civil parish	Mawnan
Shire county	Cornwall
Region	South West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Falmouth
Postcode district	TR11 5
Police	Devon and Cornwall
Fire	Cornwall
Ambulance	South Western
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Glendurgan Garden, a National Trust property, is located in Durgan.[2]

Durgan is known for boating on the Helford River and the Fal estuary and was the home port of Captain George Vancouver.

Durgan hosts its own regatta on the last Sunday in August each year.

Views of Durgan

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  Durgan fisherman house
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  Durgan beach and Helford river

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