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Fistral Beach
Fistral Beach
Centre of UK surfing scene, Fistral Beach is where all the main world class events and competitions are held. And let's not forget to mention superb facilities on offer.
  • Lifeguard: Yes
  • Facilities: Yes
  • Blue Flag: No
Towan Beach
Towan Beach
Towan Beach is situated at the southern end of the Newquay Bay Area and right next to Newquay's picturesque harbour.
  • Lifeguard: Yes
  • Facilities: Yes
  • Blue Flag: No
Great Western Beach
Great Western Beach
Gorgeous Great Western Beach is more exposed to swells than Towan next door and subsequently picks up more waves.
  • Lifeguard: Yes
  • Facilities: Yes
  • Blue Flag: No
Tolcarne Beach
Tolcarne Beach
Tolcarne Beach is situated in the middle of the Newquay Bay with Great Western to the left and Lusty Glaze Beach to the right.
  • Lifeguard: Yes
  • Facilities: Yes
  • Blue Flag: No
Lusty Glaze Beach
Lusty Glaze Beach
Lusty Glaze Beach is privately owned and is open to the public all year round. It is also home to the National Beach Lifeguard Training Centre.
  • Lifeguard: Yes
  • Facilities: Yes
  • Blue Flag: No
Porth Beach
Porth Beach
Porth Beach is one of the safest for swimming with some nice surf, conditions allowing.
  • Lifeguard: Yes
  • Facilities: Yes
  • Blue Flag: No
Whipsiderry Beach
Whipsiderry Beach
Next one up from Porth, Whipsiderry is beautiful and very quiet beach with no lifeguard service and no facilities.
  • Lifeguard: No
  • Facilities: No
  • Blue Flag: No
Watergate Beach
Watergate Beach
At low tide, Watergate Bay turns into two mile long stretch of sandy beach break heaven with excellent facilities.
  • Lifeguard: Yes
  • Facilities: Yes
  • Blue Flag: No
Crantock Beach
Crantock Beach
Just south of Newquay, Crantock is a lovely beach backed by sand dunes and with River Gunnel flowing out to sea at the northern end.
  • Lifeguard: Yes
  • Facilities: Yes
  • Blue Flag: No