Newquay has a world wide reputation as a surfers haven and comprises four beaches-Towan Beach, Great Western Beach, Tolcarne Beach and Lusty Glaze. Together they form a huge expanse of sand at low tide. The beaches are ideal for sun worshippers, families and surfers and there are excellent facilities, though Newquay does get very busy. There are roads down to Towan, Great Western & Tolcarne, but steep steps down to Lusty Glaze. To the West of the town there is also Fistral Beach which is treated separately in this guide