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Fistral Beach

Newquay, England
01637 850584
Ranked #5 of 34 attractions in Newquay
4.5 of 5 stars 77 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Surfing
Description: This splendid beach offers excellent water for surfing and body boarding.
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Gravesend, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Great beach, but lacking some where decent to have a coffee. More

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lincolnshire
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

surfing was awesome , beautiful beaches very clean. with adjoing golf course! More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I was amazed at how beautiful this beach was and all within walking distance from Newquay town centre. The water was so clear and the beach was very clean. I loved the fact that they had a beach bbq for everyone and played music. I will defiantly be returning here. More

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Porth, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Love watching the surf it has a really holiday feel but a bit too windy when we were there to really enjoy as much as we have other times More

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blueeyes2353
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Could recommend beach bar - chilled atmosphere and amazing view of the beach! More

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Newquay
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Top Beach in the Uk for surfing also if your there in the evening check out Fistral Beach Bar, great place for sunsets & djs More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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Be warned! You get charged for driving in and out of the car park! Much to our cost we were fined £60 by Parking Eye as we didn't realise your car was photographed and ANPR used. As we only drove in to have a look (from the car as it was raining) and didn't stay we thought the car park... More

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berkshire
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Very scenic, Zap cats world championship took place that weekend - fun to watch! shops and food at end of beach - didnt like the chips from the chippy though - tasted funny , looked brown and upset my tummy! Parking not that cheap, can park right down on beach level or one level up. More

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Birmingham
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Beautiful, natural beach. Clean and tidy excellent beach hostelry with friendly service. More

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Lichfield, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Quite simply...perfect whether watching the breakers in the sun, eating fish and chips under a blanket in the rain or catching the perfect wave in the sea More

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