This is a personal guide to Newquay and Cornwall giving details of various places of interest. I have visited Newquay several times since 1989 and feel as though it is a second home to me.
Below is a map of Newquay and it's main beaches.
Before 1439, there was a small village known as Towan Blystra - this expanded when the harbour of 'New Kaye' was built. The town became a centre for pilchard fishing and the china clay trade before the coming of the railway in the 1870s brought tourism to the area.
One of Newquay's appeals is based on the wonderful beaches and coastal views and walks. The beaches are extremely clean and are washed by the Atlantic Ocean. They are the best in the British Isles and the surf that is provided by the Atlantic allows World Championship surfing to be held in Fistral Bay.
You can navigate around the site by clicking on the description below.
If you would like to stay in Newquay I would suggest you visit the Official Newquay Guide site. The guide you can order for free lists 400 pages of inspected accommodation and almost every hotel is in it. Pay them a visit by clicking on the banner below.
For tourist information on Newquay, visit www.newquay.co.uk
If you have any comments about this site email me, Rob Bartlett, at beautifulcornwall1@blueyonder.co.uk
The Cornwall Tourist Board operate a web site which gives information on where to stay, places to visit and the opportunity to request brochures for all areas - www.cornwalltouristboard.co.uk
Alternatively, if you are interested in enjoying the personal hospitality of private home owners in their unique homes for a different type of break then visit www.uniquehomestays.com for more information.
If you prefer independent travel advice, visit David Laity's website www.off-the-beaten-track.com which does exactly that.
I will be adding to this site with more photographs and information as and when I return to Cornwall.
Site last updated - July 6th 2008
Please visit my AWARDS page before you leave.
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