Newquay (Cornwall, England)

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Newquay is Cornwall's most popular and liveliest resort, with magnificent beaches and a major centre for surfing. Climbing up behind the beaches are high cliffs with exciting caves, the best is at Porth Island, Newquay's original settlement.

Welcome to Newquay, discover all that this jewel on the Cornish coast has to offer. Whether it's trying one of the many exhilarating watersports, experiencing the breathtaking countryside, relaxing on the seven miles of golden sands and safe sandy beaches or simply enjoying the amazing array of facilities - it's easy to see why Newquay has become the perfect destination for a family holiday.

Focal point is the breathtaking riviera where soaring cliffs alternate with sheltered coves and thundering surf with secluded rock pools, smugglers' caves and soft, golden sands stretching for seven miles. There is a charm in so much natural beauty and variety which is amplified by Newquay's sport and leisure facilities.

As you would expect from a town this size there is plenty of accommodation - sea front hotels with simply wonderful views, comfortable guesthouses, self-catering apartments and camping and holiday parks - something to suit all tastes and budgets. January or July, April to October: when the time comes to holiday, people come to Newquay - and once they have been, they stay under its spell for life.

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Newquay has lots of interesting things for all ages to see and do. There is a Sea Life Centre, Golf Course, Zoo, and plentiful nightlife.

The Huer's House, on the headland west of the harbour, is of interest. Newquay was renowned for Pilchard fishing, which came in plentiful numbers but at infrequent intervals. Until the late 19th century a man known as a Huer, would watch from the house for the shoals to redden the waters, the sign that Pilchards were in the bay. He then gave a great cry of "Heva! Heva!" to alert the fishermen of the town.

Trevelgue Cliff Castle - (Barrows, Bronze Age-Roman) Seven ramparts defend the headland, where houses and evidence of early smelting were excavated and two Bronze Age burial mounds.

Lappa Valley Steam Railway - Pretty narrow-gauge railway on a former branch line to Newquay. Magnificent listed East Wheal Rose engine house, part of one of Cornwall's most famous mines.

Trerice - A delightful small secluded Elizabethan manor house, built in 1571. The house contains fine fireplaces, ceilings, furniture and clocks.

The Japanese Garden & Bonsai Centre - Authentic Japanese garden set in one acre, with water garden, stroll garden, Zen garden and bamboo grove.

Fistral Beach - is one of the UK's top surfing destinations with many competitions occuring here. The beach itself is wide and sandy and is popular amongst beach lovers.

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