Newquay - England's Best Surfing Beaches

Thanks to its unique location on the northern coast of Cornwall with direct access to the currents of the Atlantic Ocean, Newquay is able to offer some of the best surfing in the whole of Europe, and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world each year. The fact that Newquay has such a large influx of surfers throughout the year has given this small Cornwall resort a completely different character from other similar towns in the area, and made it into a very laid back town that is particularly good to visit in the summer months.

Because Newquay has become the principal surfing destination in northern Europe, it has also become a place that offers a wider range of entertainment options than many similarly sized towns, including a number of night clubs and bars that accommodate the musical tastes of the surfing sub culture. An annual summer music festival takes place on Fistral Beach during the world or European surfing championships along with a skateboarding contest, and this is usually during the first three weeks in August.

Aside from surfers, Newquay is also ideal for families, and there are plenty of attractions to appeal to people of all ages. St Ives just along the coast is a famous artistic town that has some great beaches and restaurants including one owned by the famous TV chef Rick Stein. Just outside Newquay, the village of Rock is described as being one of the most up scale beach resort towns in the country, and is a favorite with minor royals and members of the Sloane Square scene in London.

In general, Cornwall is a fabulous destination for a short break. There is plenty of choice when it comes to accommodation from luxury beach side villas through to caravan parks such as Perran Sands where guests are able to enjoy the freedom of having their own accommodation as well as all of the benefits of a holiday park including private beaches, indoor and outdoor pools, amusement arcades, and also plenty of evening entertainment.

Perhaps the best thing about a break in Newquay is the chance to enjoy the culture of the town at one of the many small museums. On a rainy day when the beach is off limits, these can really make the difference between getting bored and enjoying yourself.