Towns & Villages

Newquay being one of the main towns in Cornwall is surrounded by many smaller beautiful towns and villages.

Coastal Towns and Villages

Along the coast you will find many towns and villages which make perfect places to stop and take in the stunning scenery. Please see below information on the following villages from from Mawgan Porth to Perranporth.

Mawgan Porth

Along the North Coast of Newquay you will find Mawgan Porth a small village with lots of offer, with a couple of nice pubs and restaurants surrounding the west facing beach it is a perfect location to get some dinner and watch the sunset.

Watergate Bay

Along the coast from Mawgan Porth heading back towards Newquay you have Watergate Bay, becoming a popular place to visit with a fantastic beach (especially for watersports) and when the sea is out makes it a great play area for children or dogs to have a good run.

Porth

Next along you have the small hamlet of Newquay called Porth, a short walk from Newquay Town Centre which gives you a quieter holiday experience but without being to far from the excitement of Newquay.

Crantock

If you a looking for a typical Cornish village then Crantock is a very pretty, quaint village with thatch roofed cottages, a local village store, couple of cosy pubs and a huge golden sand beach surrounded by sand dunes.

Holywell

Holywell is a small village with an impressive beach, which happens to be a very popular site for the filming of Poldark – so if you are lucky you might even, get a glimpse of Mr Poldark himself!

Perranporth

Perranporth is very similar to Newquay but on a smaller scale, with lots of local shops to explore along the High Street and a selection of places to eat. The beach is easy accessible and has the UK’s only bar which is actually on the beach.

Inland Towns and Villages

If you are looking to explore the inland towns and villages surrounding Newquay, we have listed a few below for you to look at, many of which are surrounded by beautiful countryside and wooded areas.

St Mawgan

The picturesque village of St Mawgan is about a 10 minute car drive from Newquay, with a beautiful 13th century church, an idyllic country pub that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with local beers and ales and the Japanese Bonsai Gardens. 

St Columb Major

St Columb Major is still a very traditional town where the community comes together to put on events and celebrations. Every year on Shrove Tuesday all of the town will venture onto the streets to compete in “Hurling” a Cornish game which dates back to medieval times which is only now played in St Columb Major and St Ives. There is a selection of cafes, pubs and takeaways to choose from and a number of local shops along the High Street.

St Newlyn East

Three miles from Newquay you will find the pretty village of St Newlyn East, known in Cornish as Eglosniwlin. A small village with a local shop, pub, nice countryside walks and nearby attractions of Lappa Valley Steam Railway and the National Trust property Trerice Manor House and Gardens. 

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