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.
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…
South Sands beach is a sandy beach with fine sands. Limited parking, shop, cafe, pub, and a ferry is available to take you across the estuary to one of the beaches on the other side of the bay. We have no dog information for South Sands beach. 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. Read more…
Gara beach, also known as Gara Rock Beach, is a sandy beach with plenty of rocks, tunnels and caves to explore. If you’d like to visit Gara beach from Salcombe, it’s probably faster and easier to take the estuary passenger ferry and walk rather than to take your car. The beach has no facilities although has limited parking. Access to 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. 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. Read more…
Salcombe lifeboat station was established in 1857 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station and Museum open daily, shop daily Easter to Christmas. Read more…
