Natural Retreats Fistral Beach is one of the most sought after coastal locations in the UK, so our luxury self-catering residences overlooking the beach are the perfect setting for that much needed family beach holiday. Fistral Beach, renowned as the UK’s best surfing break, is a convenient five minute walk from your our luxury self catering residences. With acres of sand and rock pools to play in, this could be your dream holiday. Don’t let that dream turn into a nightmare.
Every summer, lifeguards respond to thousands of incidents on UK beaches. Last year RNLI Lifeguards saved more than 60 lives and assisted 10,000 people. You can find out more about the invaluable service they provide to seaside visitors at www.rnli.org.uk/what_we_do/lifeguards/
Big kids and little kids alike will have an amazing time playing in the sea or splashing around in the rock pools, but don’t get caught out by the tide. Many of the lifeguard rescues could be avoided by beach goers having greater awareness of when the tide comes in by checking the times of the tide at www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast/tides/.
And it’s not just accidents in the sea that can spoil your seaside fun. As much as we love it when the sun is shining, we are all aware of the dangers it can present. Many happy holiday makers fall foul to sunstroke by failing to keep themselves hydrated. And while you may covet a healthy tan, no one wants their holiday ruined by painful, unsightly sunburn. The NHS Sun protection site www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Summerhealth/Pages/Sunprotectioneyesandskin.aspx is packed full of advice on protecting your eyes and skin from harmful UV rays and protecting yourself from skin cancer. Your Natural Retreats holiday at Fistral Beach should be one to remember for all the right reasons. A day on the beach can be great fun for all the family if you avoid danger and follow some simple tips as outlined by the NHS:
- Always swim at a beach patrolled by lifeguards
- Never swim alone
- Never use inflatables in strong winds or rough seas
- If you get into trouble in the sea, put your hand in the air and shout for help
- If you see someone in trouble, inform a lifeguard immediately
- Supervise children at all times
- Be informed about the beach you are visiting. Check the weather forecast and tide times
- Don’t venture into the sea after drinking alcohol
- Know your flags, so you know where it’s safe to swim
- Make sure you have plenty to drink
- Always wear high protection sun cream, protect your eyes with sunglasses and cover up with a hat
These tips are part of a useful article compiled by the NHS on all aspects of beach safety. For more information on staying safe during your seaside adventures, you will find further essential advice at http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/healthyholidays/pages/beachsafety.aspx that will help you to play safe in the sun this summer.
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