Newquay
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Overview
First visit to Newquay? Grab your surfboard and head for the sands; then visit the 13th-century ruins of King Arthur's Tintagel Castle. Tour the art galleries of St Ives and fill up on local cream scones and pints of Cornwall cider.
Background
Newquay sits on England's north Cornwall coast, surrounded by the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean on two sides and the River Gannel estuary on the third. You'll soon realise that the sea rules in Newquay, with beach life dominating the little town and drawing in thousands of surf-crazy beach lovers each year. Stay in Newquay and you're in the best place to explore the legends and myths of ancient Cornwall.
First-time visit
Hang out on Newquay's beaches to surf the waves or revel in Newquay's summer nightlife scene overlooking the harbour. Head west into Cornwall to see the biospheres of St Austell's Eden Project or walk across the causeway to St Michael's Mount island at Marazion. Then drift north to have a look at funky contemporary art galleries in St Ives. Visit King Arthur's mythical Tintagel Castle, keeping watch over the sea. Stop for tea and scones or a pint of refreshing cider in the afternoon. Then in the evening book a table for gourmet seafood in Padstow and Watergate Bay.
Return visit
Unearth Newquay's complex history by following the Newquay Discovery Trail around town. See if you can spot seals at Towan Head or along Pentire Headland; from here you'll get panoramic views of distant surfers on Fistral Beach. Spend rainy days at Newquay's Blue Reef Aquarium or on the Lappa Valley Steam Railway to visit the abandoned tin mine of East Wheal Rose. Stand on England's westernmost point at Land's End or catch a play at Minack Theatre, carved into the cliff side.
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