Water samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as: - Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest - Good: generally good water quality - Sufficient: meets minimum standards - Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
The Salcombe Crab Festival is also known as Crabfest is not just about the locally caught Brown Crab but is a celebration of local fishing, food and drink. During the day enjoy cookery demonstrations by award-winning chefs, crab picking masterclasses, crab pot making, live music, kids activities and much more! The crab festival is hosted by the Rotary Club of Read more…
North Sands beach can be found to the south of Salcombe between two headlands in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and adjacent to the ruins of Salcombe (Fort Charles) Castle. The beach at North Sands is a small beach with fine sand that all but disappears at high tide. Limited parking and facilities inculde toilets, shop and cafe. Read more…
Beach: North Sands View: Just set back from the beach, enjoys views over North Sands. What’s on the menu?: Fresh and locally sourced ingredients, focusing on great seafood and well-known BBQs during the summer. Share: Read more…
Mill Bay Beach is a privately owned, fine sandy beach with rock pools on the opposite side of the estuary to Salcombe. Limited parking although beach can be reached by passenger ferry from Salcombe, toilets, cafe. We have no dog information for Mill Bay beach. Share: Read more…
Gara beach is a sandy beach with plenty of rocks to explore. Abraham’s Hole is a large cave that runs into the cliff. No facilities, with access to the beach from the coast path which is steep in places. Share: Read more…
Overbeck’s Coastal garden surrounding elegant Edwardian house with diverse collections of scientist and inventor, Otto Overbeck. Spectacular views over sea and estuary. Share: Read more…
The most southerly point in Devon, a stunning stretch of the South West Coast Path with dramatic cliffs, open farmland and secluded sandy coves. Excellent for spotting migratory birds and rare butterflies. Iron Age promontory fort at Bolt Tail and small sandy coves between Salcombe & Prawle. Share: Read more…
This is a small museum located under the Tourist Information Centre. Although small it has a great selection of models, paintings, photographs which depict the story of Salcombe’s links with ships and the sea. Share: Read more…
