A surfing Mecca with excellent rock-pooling at South Fistral and Little Fistral.

Fistral is Newquay's largest and most popular beach noted for its fine golden sands and surfing. Located to the west of Towan Head this west facing beach is almost a mile long surrounded by steep sand dunes which provide a degree of shelter.

The westerly aspect of Fistral creates some of the best surfing conditions in Europe. Fistral has made Newquay famous as a surfing centre and many national and international competitions are held there each year. Quicksilver have now opened a surf school here, which has the latest equipment and on-site facilities.

Shops, restaurant, cafe & takeaway, refreshments, disabled access, surf hire, surf schools, parking and Lifeguards during the summer months.
There is a small car park adjacent to Fistral beach - follow the signs from the town centre to Fistral beach and the headland, however, during the summer months, it is generally advisable to park in Newquay's long stay car parks and walk to the beach.

See Fistral Beach on a Google map