What is the water and sand quality of the Great Western Beach?

The Great Western Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Great Western Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Great Western Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Great Western Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing </li><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Great Western Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Great Western Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.So the overall recommendation of the Great Western Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Great Western Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Great Western Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Great Western Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Great Western Beach?

The bar is located right on the Great Western Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Secret Garden is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Great Western Beach?

There are 711 places to stay in the Great Western Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Great Western Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=570345&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Berties Lodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1282711&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Beresford Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3852884&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Boonkeys Surf Lodge</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7611000&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Nice big 2 double bedroom Apartment in the Town</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4612341&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Harrington Flats</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1889446&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">"The Garden Apartment Newquay" by Greenstay Serviced Accommodation - Beautiful 2 Bed Apartment With </a></li></ul>

How far is the Great Western Beach from parking?

The Great Western Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Great Western Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Great Western Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are El Huichol Mexican Streetfood located in 0.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Great Western Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Great Western Beach is July. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 11°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Great Western Beach (Cornwall) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Great Western Beach (Cornwall) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Photo of Great Western Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Great Western Beach

Newquay, United Kingdom

#95 out of 570 in England 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Kite or windsurfing

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Located within the settlement

Newquay • 0.6 km

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Sports Complex Fistral Beach

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Playground Bolenna Park

9.8km

Park Killacourt

200m

Park Trenance Gardens

670m

Zoo Newquay Zoo

740m

Park Newquay Orchard

1km

Hiking Area Penpol Bridge (Tidal)

1.5km

Park Newquay Bay Resort

2.7km

Park The Japanese Garden

7km

Hiking Area Bay near perrenporth

8.3km

Park Ponsmere

9.1km

Bar Secret Garden

9.6 - Exceptional 80m

Bar Great Western Hotel, Newquay

8.4 - Very good 110m

Restaurant Griffin Inn Newquay

8.6 - Excellent 120m

Meal Delivery Domino's Pizza - Newquay

7.4 - Good 120m

Pizza Restaurant Pizza Express

8.8 - Excellent 150m

Restaurant Senor Dick's Mexican Restaurant

8 - Very good 160m

Bar The Towan Blystra - JD Wetherspoon

7.6 - Very good 160m

Cafe Bunters

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Meal Takeaway Flounders

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Grocery Store ALDI

110m

Supermarket Tesco Express

180m

Supermarket Asda Newquay Supermarket

310m

Convenience Store Premier

320m

Discount Store Poundland

380m

Supermarket Londis

450m

Supermarket Sainsbury's

480m

Supermarket Tesco Express

520m

Supermarket Lidl

1.8km

Tourist Attraction El Huichol Mexican Streetfood

9.2 - Excellent 200m

Tourist Attraction Pirate's Quest Adventure Golf

430m

Tourist Attraction Newquay Museum

9.8 - Exceptional 490m

Tourist Attraction Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church

9.2 - Excellent 560m

Tourist Attraction Newquay Leisure World

8 - Very good 850m

Tourist Attraction Boating Lake

990m

Tourist Attraction Lusty Glaze Beach

1km

Tourist Attraction Cornwall Waverunner Safaris

9 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Caravan Park Newquay - Porth Beach

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Aquarium Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay

210m

Amusement Center Dairyland Farm Park

5.9km

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About

Great Western Beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 26th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+13 ^o C +9 ^o C

Air temperature

10.2 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

2.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Newquay • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Sports Complex Fistral Beach

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Playground Bolenna Park

9.8km

Park Killacourt

200m

Park Trenance Gardens

670m

Zoo Newquay Zoo

740m

Park Newquay Orchard

1km

Hiking Area Penpol Bridge (Tidal)

1.5km

Park Newquay Bay Resort

2.7km

Park The Japanese Garden

7km

Hiking Area Bay near perrenporth

8.3km

Park Ponsmere

9.1km

Bar Secret Garden

9.6 - Exceptional 80m

Bar Great Western Hotel, Newquay

8.4 - Very good 110m

Restaurant Griffin Inn Newquay

8.6 - Excellent 120m

Meal Delivery Domino's Pizza - Newquay

7.4 - Good 120m

Pizza Restaurant Pizza Express

8.8 - Excellent 150m

Restaurant Senor Dick's Mexican Restaurant

8 - Very good 160m

Bar The Towan Blystra - JD Wetherspoon

7.6 - Very good 160m

Cafe Bunters

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Meal Takeaway Flounders

9.2 - Excellent 220m

Grocery Store ALDI

110m

Supermarket Tesco Express

180m

Supermarket Asda Newquay Supermarket

310m

Convenience Store Premier

320m

Discount Store Poundland

380m

Supermarket Londis

450m

Supermarket Sainsbury's

480m

Supermarket Tesco Express

520m

Supermarket Lidl

1.8km

Tourist Attraction El Huichol Mexican Streetfood

9.2 - Excellent 200m

Tourist Attraction Pirate's Quest Adventure Golf

430m

Tourist Attraction Newquay Museum

9.8 - Exceptional 490m

Tourist Attraction Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church

9.2 - Excellent 560m

Tourist Attraction Newquay Leisure World

8 - Very good 850m

Tourist Attraction Boating Lake

990m

Tourist Attraction Lusty Glaze Beach

1km

Tourist Attraction Cornwall Waverunner Safaris

9 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Caravan Park Newquay - Porth Beach

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Aquarium Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay

210m

Amusement Center Dairyland Farm Park

5.9km

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Located at nearest locality

Newquay • 610m from center

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Localities

Nearest

Newquay • 690m

Transport

Airport

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Bus Station

East St. Post Office • 330m

Train Station

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