Newquay
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Newquay is the surf capital of England. Generally a youthful vibrant city located on the coast of West England.
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Get in
By Road
Coming from Exeter, take the A30 to Newquay. Leave there and continue on the A392 which takes you directly into the town.
By Coach
Daily buses (operated by National Express and Travel Line Southwest) go directly to Newquay from all parts of the country.
By Air
Newquay has its own international airport, which has daily flights to London Stansted and London Gatwick, operated by Ryanair. The airport is located a bit outside of the town (about 20min by car) and can be reached by bus or taxi. When departing from Newquay Airport be prepared to spend 5 pounds extra tax. (used for the extension of the terminal building)
Get around
Any places in Newquay are within walking distance.
See
- Tunnels Through Time - St.Micheals Road TR7 1RA, a museum dedicated to Cornwall's history and legends. Open from April to October from 10am to 4pm. Phone 01637 873379 for more details.
Do
Newquay is well-kown as a surfer's paradise. Therefor it offers plenty of beaches:
- Crantock Beach - quiet beach, 2km away from the city centre along the coastal path
- Fistral Beach - Newquays most popular beach, located to the West of Towards Head. Famous as a surf centre, has life guards during summer months.
- Great Western- a popular family beach
- Harbour - Newquays smallest Beach, very popular with families
- Holywell Bay (North of Perranporth) -
- Lusty Glaze Beach - offers a large variety of shops and restaurants.
- Porth Joke (Polly Joke)
- Porth (North of Newquay)
- Tolcarne Beach
- Towan Beach - (Town Beach) - close to the city centre, offers a small, seafilled swimming pool for families.
- Watergate Bay (North of Newquay)
Buy
Eat
Best doner kebabs can be found at Marmaris Grill located at Bank Street.
Drink
- The Central Inn - Nice pub, if you are not bothered with the television screens playing MTV all the time. Serves good food.
Sleep
- The Square House, Chapel Hill, tel. 07973 860634 - Nice B&B, friendly staff. Double range from 40 to 60 pounds per night.
- Minerva Hotel, The Crescent, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1DT, overlooking the ocean,close to city centre, friendly staff. (Tel. 01637 873439)
- Pendeen Hotel, 7 Alexandra Road, Porth, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3ND, very nice hotel. They have great food. Their specialty is seafood. Tel. 01637 873521 Web: http://www.pendeenhotel.com/
Contact
- Cybersurf @ Newquay Internet Cafe, opposite Somerfield Shopping Centre. A friendly, small internet-cafe, with laptop connection service. (call 01637 875497 for more details on opening times)
Get out
- Go for Land's End, Englands most southwesterly point.
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