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Newquay
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The golden Gateway to fun and relaxation. Blue skies above seven miles of golden sands, sparkling silver waters warmed by the Gulf Stream and comforting rays of sunshine make Newquay probably the premier resort of the West Country. Surrounded by 11 magnificent beaches washed by shimmering blue Atlantic rollers twice a day and cocooned by an annual 1,600 hours of sunshine, Newquay rises from a picturesque old harbour to spread majestically along the dramatic clifftops. It is an unrivalled natural setting acknowledged as one of the finest stretches of coastline in Europe. It is a beach lover's paradise with a superb range of sporting and recreational facilities. |
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The Norman Keep at Restormel Castle, near Lostwithiel, is a reminder of how old Cornwall is and how significant is its history. Then the Black Prince was its Duke and its remoteness made it strategically important but, today, the lively and sophisticated Newquay is easily reached by road, rail and air. |
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The Atlantic rolls into Newquay, white crested, roaring and supercharged by the momentum of its 3,000 mile journey making surfers compare it with the
world famous Bondi, Malibu and Waikiki beaches. Beaches such as Fistral and Watergate Bay are giant superbowls for the World Surfing Championships. But, sheltering in the lee of Towan Head are the beaches of Towan,
Great Western and Tolcarne, which provide a safe nursery for belly-boarding learners before they graduate to white horses and the long, shark-finned Malibu boards. Newquay's beaches combine the roles of playground,
stadium and theatre thereby providing an unrivalled source of family entertainment. On beaches like Tolcarne, the town is close and the restaurants, bathing huts and equipment shops cater for every need and activity.
On other beaches, like Watergate, nothing has been developed to spoil a masterpiece of nature. There are smugglers' coves, rocks with historic names and unusual rock formations and narrow estuaries rich in plant and
animal life. For gardeners, Newquay is a huge subtropical showcase and there are examples everywhere. Some are close to the town, such as the bijou orchard and garden at Trerice. Further away is the beautifully
landscaped 450 acre park of Lanhydrock, owned by the National Trust. Anglers can take up the challenge of fly, coastal, deep sea, shark or freshwater fishing. Bird watchers can enjoy the spectacle of a huge range of
migrating birds (particularly in stormy weather conditions). Why not enjoy the truly magnificent scenic walks, horse riding, putting or golf then take a break for a tasty pint of beer, a traditional pasty or the almost
obligatory Cornish cream tea. |
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