Towan Beach

Bring the whole family along to this glorious sandy beach, popular for swimming and engulfed in splendid coastal scenery.

It is the closest beach to Newquay’s lively centre, and you can even see the private island connected by a suspension bridge on the eastern side.

Image Credits: Vicki BurtonCC BY-SA 2.0; EllieCC BY-SA 2.0; Ed WebsterCC BY 2.0

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Location

Useful Information

Dog Friendly

Child Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

  • Seasonal lifeguard cover
  • Sand chair available from Blue Reef Aquarium by phoning: 01637 878134
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  • CafĂ©/restaurant
  • Shop
Parking
  • Parking in Newquay, around a 10-minute walk down a steep hill

Activities

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Walking

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Sun Bathing

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Surfing

Weather & Tide

Newquay WEATHER

Local Tide Times

09 March 2025

Time Type Height
00:54 high 4.97m
07:51 low 2.58m
13:49 high 4.96m
20:23 low 2.54m

10 March 2025

Time Type Height
02:26 high 5.35m
09:09 low 2.07m
15:02 high 5.44m
21:27 low 1.98m

11 March 2025

Time Type Height
03:25 high 5.89m
10:00 low 1.51m
15:50 high 5.93m
22:12 low 1.44m

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