Fistral Bay
Facing due west, this favorite of serious surfers is a long stretch of flat, soft sand, renowned for its powerful tides and strong currents. Surf shops rent equipment and offer lessons on the beach, or you can just check out the scene. Lifeguards watch the water in summer, and there are cafés and shops selling beach supplies. The beach is at the western edge of Newquay. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; parking (fee); toilets; water sports. Best for: partiers; surfing; swimming.
