Fistral Beach, Newquay
Fistral Beach is a major surfing beach in Europe. The beach is particularly straight and is about 2500 feet (750 metres) in length. It is mainly sandy and faces North-West towards the Atlantic Ocean. It is also backed by steep sand dunes.
Looking North from the Southern end of Fistral Beach
North FistralDuring the summer period it can get extremely crowded, both on the beach and in the sea, especially at high tide when most of the sand is covered by water. It is popular with surfers for its high exposure to swells, ensuring consistent waves. Waves at Fistral can, at times, be of very high quality.
The beach is a site for major international surfing competitions and a competition suite for judges and competitors has been built at North Fistral along with a surf museum, surf shops and daily board and wetsuit hire facilities.
Directions:
There is a small car park adjacent to Fistral beach - follow the signs from the town centre to Fistral beach and The Headland- but this is usually full during the season. It is generally advisable to park in Newquays long stay car parks and walking to the beach.
Facilities:
Cafes, Restaurants, Surf hire, Disabled access and facilities
Activities:
Surfing, Windsurfing
