The beach 'better than the Caribbean' an hour’s flight away from Manchester Airport
18.06.2023 - 06:33
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A tropical island beach with white sand and crystal clear water is a dream summer destination for many. But while it would be nice to go on holiday to the Caribbean or the Maldives, they do involve uncomfortable long-haul flights and expensive tickets.
But there’s somewhere closer to home you can visit where you’ll find beaches which could rival those in the Caribbean - and you won’t even need a passport. Located on Cornwall’s north coast, Newquay boasts an impressive 12 beaches, making it the perfect summer holiday destination.
The best part - it’s only an hour and 10 minutes flight away from Manchester Airport. EasyJet offers flights to Newquay starting from £33 one way, with returns available for as little as £21. Travelling by plane means you don’t have to worry about navigating traffic or worrying about somewhere to park.
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Among Newquay’s beaches is the iconic Fistral Beach. It’s a stunning stretch of golden sand and its west-facing location facing the Atlantic means it has excellent waves for surfing.
In fact the beach hosts major international surfing competitions. Even if you’re not a professional surfer, there are plenty of surf schools and hire shops nearby where you can give it a go.
Fistral Beach is perhaps Newquay’s most popular and it’s received more than 3,000 five star reviews on TripAdvisor. One visitor from Oldham wrote: “Wow this beach is amazing, I’m in awe it definitely has the wow factor. It’s on par with the Caribbean”.
Another visitor from Hebden Bridge said: “What can I say about Fistral Beach, simply the best beach I have ever been to! I have done most of Greece, Florida, Caribbean and a lot of