Visiting Newquay

Newquay is situated on North Cornwall’s stunning and dramatic coastline and has been a magnet for visitors for hundreds of years. When it comes to self catering holidays in North Cornwall, it has a huge amount to offer. With a rich heritage of industry, fishing and tourism as well as a mythical attachment to the ancient past, Newquay is a unique town that combines modern and traditional culture perfectly – small wonder Newquay holidays are so popular.

Modern Newquay is a thriving town that has grown rapidly over the past few decades, due in no small part to the popularity of Newquay holidays. The town caters for all budgets, from the camper van/surfing crowd through to those looking for luxury holidays in Newquay, with developments such as the Newquay Horizons apartments offering some of the best in self catering holidays in Cornwall.

The wide, sandy beaches in Newquay have made the town one of the UK’s most popular destinations for those who love the water and is widely recognised as the surfing capital of Britain, as well as the ideal location for a family holiday in Cornwall. The surrounding countryside is designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the coastal walks take you along some of the most dramatic coastline in the UK.

Taking a Newquay self-catering holiday is now easier than ever; the town has its own international airport and excellent road and rail links. With the expansion of the previously congested A30 and A39, long summer queues are now, thankfully, much rarer than before with journey times to reach the town and attractions in the Newquay area are much shorter.

There are plenty of things to do in Newquay with dozens of attractions that will appeal to all members of the family. Beaches in North Cornwall are renowned for their quality of bathing and safety so there are plenty of safe swimming areas, even for the little ones. Theme parks and attractions abound, with Crealy Adventure Park one of the most popular destinations for young families with energetic children!

Nightlife in Newquay is vibrant with plenty of clubs and bars for those who want to party into the small hours. If your tastes are more laid back then exclusive Newquay restaurants offer havens of tranquility combined with some of the finest food in the South West.

Whether you’re visiting Newquay for the beaches or the countryside, for luxury holidays in Cornwall or a family holiday with all the trimmings, Newquay has it all. A perfect microcosm of the perfect summer holiday.