Surfing

North Cornwall has been popular with surfers for many years, something which looks set to increase in the years to come.

At the heart of the new cool Cornwall, and a popular haunt of many "surf dudes", is Polzeath - which has this coastline's only "Blue Flag" and at a beach at Daymer Bay which is a prime destination for surfers from everywhere. Surfing schools abound, as to the shops, bars and restaurants which cater for their almost ever need.

If Polzeath is not to your liking, you can head south for the Fistral beach in Newquay, which has become increasingly popular with the increase in frequency of flights direct from London. Its three-quarter mile long sandy beach attracts surfers of all abilities and it regularly hosts some of this countries top surfing competitions. For beginners, the centre of the bay is best, whereas those more experienced tend to prefer North and Little Fistral. Unless you like busy beaches, or just want to try a spot of body boarding, then you are recommended to steer clear of the town beaches such as Towan and Tolcarne, although if you are a film buff as well you might care to visit Holywell Bay which was one of the locations in the James Bond film "Die Another Day".

Alternatively, if you only want to hang out with the surfing smart set then you could try such places as the Blue Tomato in Rock, or the Beach Hut at Watergate Bay.

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