Places to Visit in Newquay

There are several attractions and landmarks in Newquay which is a popular tourist destination located in Cornwall and has been considered as the surf capital of Great Britain. Meanwhile, these are some of the places to visit in Newquay: sandy beaches along the northern coastline; Waterworld which is a water-themed park; Blue Reef Aquarium; and Newquay Zoo which has gardens and a wide collection of animals.

Considered as the surf capital of Great Britain, there are countless of places to visit in Newquay which is a beautiful city in the county of Cornwall. And since there are several landmarks and tourist destinations in the city, a visit in this city should last at least a week to make the vacation truly worth it.

Meanwhile, this is the list of attractions and places to visit in Newquay:

Sandy beaches

The main attractions in the city are the sandy beaches with the warm water of Atlantic Ocean. The northern coastline is also lined with wharves, roads, pathways, and resorts.

Fistral Beach is probably the biggest beach in Newquay and has been popular with its golden sands and waves which are perfect for surfing events.

Another favorable surfing destination is the Tolcarne Beach which is more popular with its colored beach huts and a breathtaking view of a towering cliff. But recently, this place has also become a popular choice for tourists traveling with children.

Nightclubs

Just like any tourist destination, Newquay has an exciting nightlife. Most nightclubs and bars are a walking-distance from the sandy beachfront, making these the best location for tourists who want to party after spending time at the beach.

Popular nightspots in the area include Sailors and Barracuda Berties which have been said to be among the best in the southwestern England.

Waterworld

This is a water-themed park which is popular among families traveling with children. This place has several indoor and outdoor pools with slides, water cannons, and other fun structures. In addition, this popular tourist attraction includes gymnasium, coffee shop, garden terrace, bandstand, viewing gallery, and fitness center.

Blue Reef Aquarium

Located near the sandy beach of Towan, the Blue Reef Aquarium offers an underwater tunnel that allows visitors to observe marine animals including different species of fish, octopuses, seahorses and sharks.

Newquay Zoo

This zoo, which has been built in the late 1960s, has hundreds of animals which come from different parts of the world. This place also has a large lake at the Trenance Park and several subtropical gardens including the “Tropical House” which features snakes and other exotic reptiles.

There is also a huge aviary inside the zoo which has rainforest plants that come from several tropical countries.
 

 

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