New Quay is famous for its choice of boat trips from the harbour. Learn about the wildlife, including seabirds and the bottlenose dolphins of Cardigan Bay or try a longer trip, helping scientists on their regular surveys. Go on a fishing trip, learn about the fish, and get some tips from experienced fishermen.Wales

Cardigan Bay, scenic inlet of the Irish Sea indenting the west coast of Wales. It is about 65 miles (105 km) long from south-southwest to north-northeast. Two national parks, Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire Coast, incorporate substantial stretches of beach and cliff along the shoreline.Newquay harbour is one of the best and safest places to swim. It's protected from storms by the harbour wall, making it an all year round swim spot. Best enjoyed at High Tide.

Is Newquay worth a visit : Beaches. With miles of golden sand and captivating coastlines, Newquay boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in Cornwall.

Where to see dolphins in Cardigan Bay

Cardigan Island

It is a favourite spot for dolphins as well as nesting sea birds in the spring, early summer and seals all year round. Access to the island is limited, however the Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park overlooks the island and you can see dolphins and seals from the headland.

What lives in Cardigan Bay : Throughout the year you regularly find bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoise, Atlantic grey seals and a variety of bird life. There are also seasonal visitors to the bay which include sunfish, basking sharks and even the illusive leatherback turtle.

Resident Marie Lepage said: “I was on my way home when I saw a post in Newquay Marine Group, which I'm a member, saying a whale was spotted in Newquay Bay referring to Towan. “I ran home to grab my camera and dashed to Lusty Glaze which is my closest view point and saw it breach just as I arrived.

Newquay Town Beach water temperatures peak in the range 15 to 18°C (59 to 64°F) on around the 13th of August and are at their coldest on about the 1st of March, in the range 9 to 10°C (48 to 50°F).

Why is Newquay so popular

Newquay is a bustling seaside town, and has earned its place as one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK for several reasons. Firstly, the surfing! In the 1960s when surfing came to the UK, Newquay really found its feet as a surfing paradise. The laid back surf culture is unavoidable here!The summer months are when dolphins are in Wales, and New Quay is the hottest spot for them until they migrate north to the Isle of Man for winter. Dolphins don't keep regular hours for living as we do.You can take boat trips to see Dolphins as below:

• Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips. One and two hour trips on the Ermol and the Dreamcatcher.
• Seamor Dolphin Boat Trips. Book a trip at the SeaMor Gift Shop, next door to the pink ice cream shop (Creme Pen Cei), SA45 9NP Tel: 07795 242445.
• Dolphin Survey Boat Trips.

Yes, you read that correctly – you really can see dolphins in Cardigan Bay! There are only two pods of bottlenose dolphins in the UK and the larger can be found in Cardigan Bay. It's estimated that there are 300 dolphins in these Welsh waters.

Why is Cardigan Bay famous : The waters of Cardigan Bay are rich in fish and seafood, sustainably managed and enjoyed in restaurants across the UK and Europe as well as locally in Ceredigion.

Can you see dolphins in Newquay Cornwall : Cruise the Hidden coves and secret beaches around Newquay and meet Cornwall's wildlife up front and close in their natural habitat. Spot Cornish grey seals, see Newquay's infamous dolphins and if you're lucky have a real life encounter with sharks in their natural environment.

Are there sharks in Newquay

You can see basking sharks all around the Cornish coastline. In particular you can take boat trips around Newquay, St Ives, Land's End and Lizard Point for the best chances of a sighting!

Newquay harbour is one of the best and safest places to swim.The massive waves, described as “death-defying” and like a “beast”, are created when the sea moves over the reefs located 500 ft off Towan Head. They appear only a few times a year when the wind and swell combine to create ideal conditions.

Is it worth going to Newquay : Newquay is open all year, easy to get to by rail, road or air and offers a range of top quality attractions within easy reach, alongside classic events and exhilarating activities both in and out of the water, and some of Cornwall's best beaches.