Beaches in Newquay

Best surfing beaches in Newquay for beginners

Whether you’re new to the sport or consider yourself a wave warrior, arguably Cornwall’s best surfing beaches are found in Newquay. A hotspot famed for its surfing credentials, whether you’re lo...

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The best beaches in Newquay

Newquay is famed for its surfing credentials, but its beaches aren’t all about carving the waves. With 11 beaches falling under Newquay’s stretch of the coast, there’s an impressive seven miles ...

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Holywell Bay, near Newquay

Owned by the National Trust, Holywell Bay boasts a gorgeous sweep of golden sand. Lesser known than its neighbours Perranporth and Newquay, Holywell and the surrounding coast offers you a haven of bea...

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Bedruthan Steps, near Newquay

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps is a stretch of coastline located on the north Cornish coast between Padstow and Newquay. Sadly, the steps to the beach are currently closed following a rock fall, making ...

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Lusty Glaze, Newquay

Crowned Beach of the Year 2017 by the The Sunday Times in 2017, there’s a lot to love about Lusty Glaze, beyond its fun and fancy name. While it’s a privately-owned beach it has full public access...

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Tolcarne Beach, Newquay

Gorgeous soft sand, sheltered swimming, and plentiful rock pools – alongside its central Newquay location – makes it a popular choice for families. Privately owned, but open to all, in a pretty cr...

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Porth Beach, near Newquay

Heading out of the town of Newquay, Porth Beach has a wonderful expanse of golden sand. A narrow beach, it’s a popular choice for families with the headlands on each side keeping Porth Beach shelter...

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Great Western Beach, Newquay

Named after Great Western Railway which ran a very popular service to Newquay between 1876 and 1960, this centrally-located beach is a privately-managed but is open to all. Lifeguarded from May until ...

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Mawgan Porth Beach

Just four-miles from vibrant Newquay is a quieter spot, Mawgan Porth, with its own beautiful ‘Sunday Times award-winning’ beach. In contrast to the huge, rugged north Cornwall cliffs, this gently ...

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Fistral Beach, Newquay

An iconic tourist hotspot renowned for surfing, Newquay‘s Fistral Beach has wonderful big, wild waves and is a centre for many surfing competitions such as the high profile Boardmasters which at...

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Crantock Beach, Newquay

Bring your National Trust card if you have one for free parking at this dog-friendly beach. There are plenty of footpaths nearby too, for your favourite furry friend and lovely soft sands for you both...

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Watergate Bay, Near Newquay

The beach at Watergate Bay is just north of Newquay. The fine expanse of soft, golden sand stretches for over 2 miles, accentuated by steep gorse-covered cliffs with caves. It is a brilliant place to ...

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Perranporth Beach

You will find one of the north coast’s largest stretches of sand at low tide at Perranporth Beach. It is also very accessible, with parking and many facilities, such as shops and cafes, right next t...

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