Visiting Newquay
With roots dating
back to the 3rd century BC, Newquay?s history is steeped in Iron Age
settlements and as a lustrous fishing village.
Now a major tourist destination, it?s not hard to see why so many people
choose Newquay.
Often regarded as
one of the UK?s
best holiday destinations, Newquay boasts 10 long, sandy beaches which all
receive a warm, sea breeze. The beaches
are without a doubt one of the reasons why Newquay?s population of 20,000 rockets
to 100,000 throughout the summer months, along with it?s famous surfing
aspects, bouncing night life and child friendly atmosphere.
As the
self-proclaimed ?Surfing Capital of Britain?, not many would disagree. With some internationally favoured beaches and a large amount of surf shops,
Newquay is established as the centre of the UK?s surf industry. Whether you?re a seasoned pro or have never
tried surfing, Newquay is definitely the place to fulfill any surfing desire
you may posses. Without dozens of surf
hire shops and a renowned surfing school for beginners and improvers, you?re
sure to be able to be surfing within a few hours of arriving in Newquay.
Whilst surfing is
a favoured, local past time, some of Newquay?s
beaches are home to international surfing events. Fistral beach is the most prominent and
famous surfing beach, whilst Crantoc
Bay, Towan and Tolcarne
all provide
favourable surfing locations.
Perhaps due to the
major tourist factor Newquay posses, Newquay?s night life is thriving. Regularly attracting world famous DJ?s to
it?s many bars and venues, it is a favourite place for summer parties and events such as Hen and Stag parties.
Newquay can be
traveled to by air, train, coach or car.
Newquay Cornwall Airport
provides a rapidly growing air terminal, with up to five trips daily to and
from Gatwick. Newquay train station is
continually being improved and expanded whilst coach services are as popular as
ever.
As with many UK holiday
destinations, there is something for everyone.
The award winning Newquay Zoo provides both British and exotic animals
for all the family to enjoy whilst Lappa Valley Steam Railway is an enjoyable
yet relaxing day out for everyone.
Miniature railways link various areas of this wonderful day out,
including lush, green picnic areas, crazy golf and a family-friendly boating
lake.
For those with a
liking for the Beatles, Newquay offers a selection of destinations that were
used as locations for the filming in their ?Magical Mystery Tour?, including Atlantic Beach and Towan beach.
With an obvious
nautical feel to the town, Newquay offers an interesting National Maritime
Museum and a breathtaking
Blue Reef Aquarium, situated just off the beach in one of Newquay?s many coves.
Regardless of your
budget, you can be sure to find an accommodation that?s right for you. Newquay
Hotels are in abundance, whilst there?s a vast array of Bed and
Breakfast?s, guest houses, caravan parks, camp sites, self-catering cottages
and a selection of surf lodges.
If you?re looking
for an accommodation that?s relaxing and want to be pampered all day, Newquay
offers one of the most advanced spa?s in the South West of England with Fistral
Spa.
When looking for
something to eat, Newquay is extremely laid back. You can often take a stroll along one of the
man reaches and wander straight into one of the many restaurants, sampling
local, freshly caught fish or chargrilled local
meats. Whilst there are many restaurants
situated away fro the beach areas, before you leave Newquay, it?s strongly
recommended that you stray from the beach, into a beautiful restaurant and
feast on a locally caught lobster over a bottle of chilled champagne.
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