And of course there are the surf beaches for which Newquay is rightly world famous, where wet-suited surfers gather like seals above the breakers from January to late October. And in the winter the wind-swept beaches are ideal for brisk walks to clear away the cobwebs and watch the dramatic Atlantic waves crashing to the shore.

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Newquay is situated on one of the finest coatlines in Europe, with seven miles of soft, golden sandy beaches that provide a playground for all ages and a superb base for watersports of all kinds. There are eleven magnificent beaches to choose from, stretching from Watergate Bay to Crantock Beach. The lee of Towan Head shelters safe family beaches that are backed by cliffs and punctuated by tantalising caves and rock-pools.