Newquay

Newquay Cornish: Tewynblustri
Looking towards Newquay Harbour
Newquay
Location within Cornwall
Population	19,562 (Civil Parish, 2001)
OS grid reference	SW815615
Civil parish	Newquay
Unitary authority	Cornwall
Ceremonial county	Cornwall
Region	South West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	NEWQUAY
Postcode district	TR7
Dialling code	01637
Police	Devon and Cornwall
Fire	Cornwall
Ambulance	South Western
UK Parliament	St Austell and Newquay
List of places UK England Cornwall 50°24′43″N 5°04′33″W / 50.4120°N 5.0757°W / 50.4120; -5.0757

Newquay (Cornish: Tewynn Pleustri) is a town, civil parish, seaside resort, and fishing port on the north Atlantic coast of Cornwall, South West England. It is bounded to the west by the River Gannel and its associated salt marsh, and in the east by the Porth Valley. The town has been expanding inland (south) since it was founded. According to the 2001 census, it had a permanent population of 19,423. It is the largest holiday resort in Cornwall, and it is served by Newquay Airport. The large beach provides very good conditions for surfing. There are numerous shops, ranging from the usual charity shops to shops selling many different brands of surf clothing. There are many places to enjoy eating within the town.