Newquay

Few towns in England have a history as closely tied to a purpose-built fishing quay as Newquay. Perched on Cornwall’s Atlantic shoreline, it spreads around a small harbour and Fistral Bay, while the tidal River Gannel estuary lies to the south. Its name recalls the “new quay” created in the 15th century to support local fishing. Rail travel later helped turn Newquay into a seaside resort, and Fistral Beach is closely associated with British surfing; the Boardmasters festival brings music and surf competition to the town each summer. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Newquay’s Atlantic coast relates to its surroundings.

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