neighbouring areas
| Bodmin | Helston | Penzance | St. Ives |
| Bude | Launceston | St. Austell | Truro |
| Camborne | Liskeard | St. Agnes | Wadebridge |
| Falmouth | Looe | St Austell | |
| Fowey | Padstow | St. Columb |
Newquay is Cornwall’s largest and most vibrant holiday resort, and the major surfing centre in Cornwall, with Fistral Beach regarded as one of the finest in Europe. Newquay is a busy town, attracting some 750,000 visitors a year; during the summer months the population of the town increases from 20,000 to approximately 100,000. The estate agents in Newquay say the area has a reputation for being where people choose to retire and where there are a high number of second homes. People who commute to work in Truro often search for property for sale in Newquay. There is a good variety of houses and flats for sale in Newquay, including detached traditional Grade II listed homes, modern semi-detached houses and bungalows, as well as brand new developments of luxury apartments, many benefiting from sea views.
Amenities for properties in Newquay
Newquay has a commercial centre that provides residents and visitors with the majority of facilities, including all the main banks and a Post Office. With its boutiques, surf shops and high street chains, Newquay offers a unique shopping experience. And after all that retail therapy, there is a good selection of restaurants, cafés and bars to relax in – and in nearby Watergate Bay you will find the third branch of Jamie Oliver’s restaurant ‘Fifteen’. Families looking to buy property in Newquay will discover the leisure and entertainment scene is arguably one of the best in the country, with plenty of activities for all the family. There are surf schools, go karting, golf, rock climbing and abseiling, kayaking and canoeing, horse riding and much much more. Newquay boasts its own internationally renowned zoo, as well as a cinema and ‘Waterworld’ – the local leisure centre, which has two swimming pools and a fitness gym.
Transport for Newquay
Situated on Cornwall’s North coast, Newquay is easily accessed from the A30 or A39 trunk roads. By rail there are fast, direct services to Newquay from London, the Midlands, the North and Scotland. By air, Newquay Cornwall Airport operates flights to Gatwick airport and several other national and international destinations.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Newquay, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas and search for property for sale in Truro, Padstow and Bude.