Miles of beaches bring thousands of tourists to Newquay each year to enjoy the sand, surf and savory enjoyments of a coastal capital that knows how to throw a party. In recent years, Newquay has shed its lazy family resort image and shown the world that it knows how to get down and boogie. One of the prime spots for surfing, the vibrant seacoast town hosts events from surfing extravaganzas to an annual Battle of the Bands. It’s home to rocky cliffs, sandy beaches and cozy coves, offering the perfect venue for beach barbecues, extreme action and more than a little ogling of the lovely talent that struts the sunny beaches in bikinis and briefs.
The party reputation and wide range of daytime activities has made Newquay an up and coming venue for stag weekends – the newest variant on the say goodbye to bachelorhood party. Stag weekends in Newquay offer a mix of leisure and not-so-leisurely activities that can include canyoning off the cliffs, kiteboarding at the newly opened Skypark or mountainboarding, a high-energy blend of snowboarding and skateboarding. If something more sedate is called for, Newquay stag weekends partygoers might spend the afternoon on the...