Newquay is a town on the north Atlantic coast of Cornwall, England. Not to be confused with "New Quay" in Wales.
Newquay is a major tourist destination principally on account of the 10 long and accessible sandy beaches. Newquay has been called the surfing capital of Europe and many surf shops, board manufacturers and hire shops can be found there. Fistral Beach in Newquay hosts major international surfing competitions.
Newquay also has it's own airport and it provides links to other parts of the British Isles.
Newquay is a major tourist destination principally on account of the 10 long and accessible sandy beaches. Newquay has been called the surfing capital of Europe and many surf shops, board manufacturers and hire shops can be found there. Fistral Beach in Newquay hosts major international surfing competitions.
Newquay also has it's own airport and it provides links to other parts of the British Isles.
by cornishgirl September 10, 2006