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Torquay Destination Guide

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Explore Torquay Beaches and Coastline

Torquay is a seaside resort on the north end of Torbay which is also known as "The English Riviera" on the south coast of Devon. This whole stretch of coast is renowned for it's beaches. Torquay has a wide selection of shops including the main chains and independent retailers. The harbour near the town centre offers a selection of shops, cafes and a marina. At night you have a variety of restaurants, pubs, bars, cocktail venues and clubs. Princess Theatre and the International Riviera Centre provide a year-round calendar of events.

Torquay Devon Coast Map

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Babbacombe-beach

Babbacombe Beach

Babbacombe Beach is a private beach located to the east of Torquay, a small sand and shingle beach with rock Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
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Torquay-Museum

Torquay Museum

Torquay Museum, located in Torquay, Devon, is the oldest established museum in Devon and Cornwall. Founded in 1844, it houses Read more…
Place Tags: Museums
Maidencombe-beach

Maidencombe Beach

Maidencombe Beach is within a small sandy cove surrounded by red sandstone cliffs with large rocks and has rock pools Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Dog Friendly and Seaside Awards
Torre-Abbey-beach

Torre Abbey Beach

Torre Abbey is the main Torquay beach on the promenade. A great family sandy beach in the town with some Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards and Seaside Awards
Ansteys-Cove-beach

Ansteys Cove Beach

Ansteys Cove Beach is within a small cove between high cliffs and a thick wooded hillside, operated by the Torbay Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Dog Friendly and Seaside Awards
Watcombe-beach

Watcombe Beach

Sandy beach surrounded by cliffs and wood hillsides. The steep path that accesses the beach passes through woodland before arriving Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
Oddicombe-beach

Oddicombe Beach

Oddicombe is a shingle beach at the bottom of red sandstone cliffs. The cliff top has magnificent views across the Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards and Seaside Awards
Redgate-beach

Redgate Beach

Redgate Beach is a small beach with access via Anstey’s Cove. Please note, this beach is believed to be closed due Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
Living-Coasts

Living Coasts

Living Coasts is located on Torquay seafront where you will get to see penguins, otters, octopus, seals, and much more. The Read more…
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature
Meadfoot-beach

Meadfoot Beach

Meadfoot beach is a small beach with a mixture of rocks, shingle and sand set below cliffs. The spilt level promenade Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards and Seaside Awards
Torquay-Pier

Torquay Pier

Torquay Pier was built in the 1890s but has the appearance of a harbour wall protecting the marina. The pier Read more…
Place Tags: Piers
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Kents Cavern

Kents Cavern is one of Europe’s most important Stone Age sites and one of Britain’s most significant prehistoric caves. Located Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
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