Newquay guide

The golden Gateway to fun and relaxation. Blue skies above seven miles of golden sands, sparkling silver waters warmed by the Gulf Stream and comforting rays of sunshine make Newquay probably the premier resort of the West Country.

Surrounded by 11 magnificent beaches washed by shimmering blue Atlantic rollers twice a day and cocooned by an annual 1,600 hours of sunshine, Newquay is a beach lovers paradise. The Atlantic rolls into Newquay, white crested, roaring and supercharged by the momentum of its 3,000 mile journey making surfers compare it with the world famous Bondi, Malibu and Waikiki beaches. Beaches such as Fistral and Watergate Bay are giant superbowls for the World Surfing Championships. But, sheltering in the lee of Towan Head are the beaches of Towan, Great Western and Tolcarne, which provide a safe nursery for belly-boarding learners before they graduate to white horses and the long, shark-finned Malibu boards. Newquay's beaches combine the roles of playground, stadium and theatre thereby providing an unrivalled source of family entertainment.

Newquay rises from a picturesque old harbour to spread majestically along the dramatic clifftops. It is an unrivalled natural setting acknowledged as one of the finest stretches of coastline in Europe. Apart from the superb range of sporting and recreational facilities, a short walk from the sea front is the spectacular and peaceful Trenance Gardens which have a carpet of lush green foliage, exotic plants and dazzling flower displays.

Newquay is steeped in history. Iron Age Man smelted ore here for weapons and tools; during the Industrial Revolution man made it his conduit for trade in tin and china clay; while in the 20th century, modern man found hidden gold with its chain of beaches.

 


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  • JessieJ

    So much :( RT @mandaheartbeat: Just been surfing down NEWQUAY!! Do you miss cornwall @jessiej

    May 26th, 14:15

  • orderdesignuk

    @iancaulkett definitely! Went back to that campsite last summer! £1 minibus into Newquay that ran till 4am. Ledge

    Today, 12:19

  • MelissaConway_

    @EEMMMAA_X ohhhhh man :( coulda catched jokes and al sorts on way there ;) lol Defo summer 2012 Newquay watch outttt hehe ❤

    Today, 12:19

  • BodymaxNewquay

    BodyMax Newquay - 1-2-1 & group exercise launching soon :)

    Today, 12:18

  • EEMMMAA_X

    @MelissaConway_ OMG wish you woulda said, mumma trace woulda taken you :o! summer 2012 ems&mel take on Newquay ;)

    Today, 12:18

  • AliceKayCarter

    Really want to go to Newquay to visit @Fallens and the rest of the family this summer. #BeenTooLong

    Today, 12:17

  • SaltrockNewquay

    Don't forget that we're also giving away a £100 Gift Card this weekend! Details are on our Facebook page http://t.co/2AxZCU9G

    Today, 12:14

  • iancaulkett

    @orderdesignuk I'm moving to Brighton in a few weeks, you lot should come down & re-create Newquay!... "Do you want to play strip poker?"

    Today, 12:13

  • Poppydaveyxx

    @wocarrollx @georgiabrintonx newquay festival YOU knows !!!!!!!!!

    Today, 12:09

  • Loclee

    Need flags bunting or even telescopic flag poles for your Jubilee Janboree in Cornwall http://t.co/a1IZRn1a #newquay #camping #party

    Today, 12:06

  • akacubertcabbie

    Don't forget to book your taxi if going to a jubilee party this weekend.. Those that live in cubert, Newquay, newlyn east areas 01637 830819

    Today, 12:05

  • MelissaConway_

    @EEMMMAA_X so jealous your going Newquay right now :( js ❤

    Today, 12:05

  • mistajam

    Busy week - Woodstoke @ Keele Uni tonight, Shoosh in Croydon on Fri, Leeds Uni Summer Ball on Sat, Run To The Sun in Newquay on Sunday...

    Today, 12:04

  • saltrocksurf

    RT @SaltrockNewquay: Here's a list of #Jubilee events in #Newquay this #BankHoliday #lookinggood #prayforsunshine @Visit_Newquay http://t.co/SnAqQIDq

    Today, 12:04

  • benalblogger

    @hannahsheed They have arrested a 23 year old. He is being held at Newquay police station. Dodgy people you have in Bugle.

    Today, 12:04

  • SaltrockNewquay

    Here's a list of #Jubilee events in #Newquay this #BankHoliday #lookinggood #prayforsunshine @Visit_Newquay http://t.co/SnAqQIDq

    Today, 12:03

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