Newquay has long been famous for Fistral Beach, the surf capital of Britain, but there are many more great beaches with deserve just as much of your attention.

Fistral Beach - the icon on Newquay is one of the finest beaches for surfing in Europe. Each year it is home to the Ripcurl Boardmasters, the largest surf, skate and music festival in Europe. The wild waters are also ideal for a number of water sports.

Crantock Beach - is a pretty golden sandy beach. It has good surf suitable for all abilities. To the north edge of the beach is the river Gannel. The tidal river is popular with families as it provides sheltered bathing.

Great Western Beach - is a sheltered beach, the high sea cliffs make an ideal escape from the hot morning sun.

Harbour Beach - is found within the harbour wall and is the smallest beach in Newquay. The beach is well sheltered and with no surf the beach is popular with families with small children

Lusty Glaze Beach - is surrounded by high cliffs making the beach an amphitheatre of sand. The beach is a family and fun seekers dream with a wide range of activates on offer. Beach Volleyball, abseiling, children's story telling and junior Baywatch are some of the great activities on offer. Throughout the year there are also a number of festivals taking place celebrating surfing, music and family events.

Porth Beach - is a long and narrow beach that is flanked by cliffs. The beaches large tidal range creates a large sandy expanse making ideal for those with a bucket and spade. No surfing is allowed and dogs are forbidden from the beach.

Tolcarne Beach - is one of a quarter of town centre beaches, the other three which make up the quartet are Great Western, Harbour and Towan. The beach is another which is popular with families.

Towan Beach - is next to the quay. Towan is the most sheltered beach in Newquay and is great for those who want to lay back with a good book and allow the world to go by.

Watergate Bay - is one of the largest beaches with two miles of golden sand lapped by beautiful blue sea. The beach is great for surfers and lovers of extreme sports. The Extreme Academy found in Watergate is an outdoor sports training center who organize lessons, demonstrations and events for sand, sea and air sports.

Whipsiderry Beach - is in a sheltered cove next to the Porth headland. The beach is only accessible at low tide as at high tide it is totally submerged.