With over a mile of sand  even on the busiest summer days there is plenty of room on the beach and with  parking conveniently located adjacent to the beach Carlyon Bay is popular with families.	Carlyon Bay
The resort has a host of facilities accommodated within The New Coliseum, a large leisure complex, including cafe,  bars, amusements and a large  open air swimming pool.  During the evenings there is also a disco and the massive concert hall is host to well known performing artists.