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.Just around Towan Headland is Newquay's biggest and best-known beach, Fistral. A wide stretch of beautiful golden sand the beach here faces into the full force of the Atlantic making it one of the best surfing beaches in Cornwall.Tolcarne beach is popular with families due to its large size and safe surf. The west facing shoreline enjoys gorgeous views of Newquay harbour and of the headland. There is a lifeguard stationed on Tolcarne during the the summer season, and facilities including a shop, surf school, toilets and a cafe.

Does Newquay have a beach : The World Famous Fistral Beach

Fistral Beach is Newquay's iconic beach, quite simply one of the most consistent and best surfing beaches in the UK. This beautiful beach is west facing, long and sandy and backed by sand dunes, rocks and cliffs.

Can you swim in the sea in Newquay

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.

What is the crime rate in Newquay Cornwall : The overall crime rate in Newquay in 2023 was 71 crimes per 1,000 people.

Newquay harbour is one of the best and safest places to swim.

Carbis Bay is blessed with its own unique microclimate and some of the cleanest, clearest waters in the UK. This spot, just a couple of miles out of the artsy village of St Ives, offers up subtropical blooms of cabbage palms next to beaches that wouldn't look out of place on a Greek island.

Is Newquay safe to swim

Newquay Harbour

One of our locals. Newquay harbour is one of the best and safest places to swim.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).Fistral Beach is an ideal spot for swimming during calm days. However, it's essential to assess the conditions before entering the water. For added safety, consider swimming in pairs or groups and make sure you are within the lifeguards' view.

In Cornwall, the five areas with the highest deprivation rates were:

• Penzance Quay – 62.4% of households here were deprived in at least one dimension at the time of the 2021 census, down from 69.3% in 2011.
• St Austell Central – 62.2%, falling from 69.2% in 2011.
• Redruth North – 61.4%, a drop from 68.5% in 2011.

Is Newquay safe for tourists : Safety at night:Moderate

Newquay is generally a safe place to visit, even for solo female travelers. However, like anywhere, it is essential to be vigilant, especially at night. It's a popular tourist destination so it can get crowded, especially during the summer months.

Is Cornwall sea water clean : The majority of designated bathing waters across Devon and Cornwall have a good or excellent rating for water quality.

Are Cornwall beaches clean

The majority of designated bathing waters across Devon and Cornwall have a good or excellent rating for water quality.

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What areas to avoid in Cornwall : Out of all of Cornwall's larger towns and cities, Newquay is the most dangerous. The next most dangerous is Camborne, and Liskeard comes in as third most dangerous. There are safer parts of Cornwall, starting with St. Agnes which ranks as the safest area in Cornwall, followed up by St.