What's to do in and around New Quay.
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A few of the most beautiful Welsh beaches nestle on the coast at New Quay together with the picturesque harbor which provides shelter to allow water sports even in rough waters. New Quay offers calm waters when many beaches are too rough to swim. The crystal clear waters of the West Wales coast offer excellent snorkeling and even diving opportunities. Life guards are stationed on the beaches during the holiday period. Clean sandy beaches provide ideal surroundings for children to play. The excellent benched grassy areas provide lovely vantage spots for the elderly or young to view the beaches. |
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| Activities |
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Skate- Boarding, Carting & Quad Biking: There are two skate parks for the children in the local area, one can be found in Cardigan and another in New Quay (both free), and The Wild West Center and other Carting Center found locally offer Mountain Boarding, Quad Biking and much more. |
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Skimmer Boarding:Kids love skimming on the sand in west Wales. |
Swimming: The water quality is tested every week during the bathing season and the results are displayed. New Quay's water quality results usually reach the higher guideline standards which are recommended by the E.U. Snorkeling: Novice or expert can enjoy the clear sheltered waters teaming with marine life. |
Walking: The Ceredigion coastal path is one of the most beautiful in Britain and New Quay provides access to these walks with breath -taking scenery and opportunities to see some amazing wildlife. |
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Fishing: The West Wales waters are home to many species of edible and sporting fish, Bass, Tope, Bull Huss, Lesser Spotted Dog Fish, Mackerel, Whiting, Dabs, Pollock, Pouting, Conger and Wrasse are all found locally. Cliff top and waters edge fishing marks found from the cliff top path provide some excellent fishing. Boat trips and fishing trips can be chartered from near by Newquay.
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Sailing: Excellent for beginners or experts, New Quay provides beautiful scenery for sailing at sea. The sheltered bay provides calm waters but a short way out to sea the experienced can take advantage of stronger winds. Many local beaches offer excellent launch facilities Tresaith is shown here, New Quay has its own public slip way and is very popular with pleasure boaters and sailors alike. |
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Surfing : Surfers young and experienced can enjoy the waves at Aberporth, Llangranog and Tresaith and many more local beaches. Whilst the waves are usually smaller here more experienced surfers frequent, when a storm brews.
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Canoeing: Excellent for beginner or expert, New Quay provides beautiful scenery for canoeing at sea.
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| Wild Life |
Dolphins and Porpoise: New Quay has regular visits from schools of Dolphin and Porpoise. The local fishing attracts dolphin to feed, this provides an excellent spectacle.
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Seals: The local coast provides a home for many seals and in stormy waters the seals often take shelter in New Quay. |
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Felinwynt Rainforest and Butterfly Centre John and Dorothy Devereux have a passion for rainforests and butterflies. They have created an idyllic Rainforest on the west coast of Wales, which has been awarded 'A Star Attraction' by "Visit Wales" (Welsh Tourist Board). |
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Red Kites: The West Wales coast provides opportunities to view these lovely rare birds. Rock Pools: Provide a home to an abundance of fish, crabs and other creatures that children love to see |
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