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Things to Do

Search online for hundreds of things to do at the English Riviera such as various attractions and events.

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Beaches

With the highest concentration of Blue Flag beaches in England and winners of the Cleanest Beaches Award 2011, the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay, has some of the best beaches in the country. With over 22 to choose from, whether you’re looking for a quiet spot to sunbathe, a sandy stretch to build sandcastles or a safe place for the little ones to paddle, there’s something for everyone.

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  1. Corbyn Head

    Corbyn Head

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    Beach

    Location

    Torquay

    This lovely little sandy beach lies to the south of Torre Abbey Sands, close to Abbey Meadows. With colourful beach huts and interesting rock pools, the beach is very popular with families.

  2. Paignton Sands

    Paignton Sands

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    Beach

    Location

    Paignton

    Paignton Beach offers the ultimate family day out at the seaside. With a sandy beach, safe swimming and a whole host of activities to enjoy this promises to be a fun day out for all the family.

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    Torre Abbey Sands Torquay

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    Beach

    Location

    Torquay

    This delectable beach is part of the English Riviera and it lives up to its name with its stunning sands, views and sunshine. This is the main beach for Torquay, being popular with holidaymakers from the surrounding hotels, day visitors and locals.

  4. Meadfoot Beach

    Meadfoot Beach

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    Type

    Beach

    Location

    Torquay

    A mile from Torquay harbour and in a stunning location at the bottom of a row of imposing cliffs is Meadfoot Beach. Grab a deckchair and enjoy the sound of the sea lapping against the shore, or wander along the split-level promenade.

  5. Saltern cove

    Saltern Cove Paignton

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    Type

    Beach

    Location

    Paignton

    Saltern Cove is one of the SSSI designate site in the English Riviera Geopark and a Local Nature Reserve. Unique in Britain, this nature reserve extends underwater to a point 376 metres below the low water mark.

  6. Access to Beaches on the English Riviera

    Access to Beaches on the English Riviera

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    Type

    Beach

    Location

    Torquay

    With 3.3million visitors every year, the English Riviera is South Devon’s beautiful bay and one of the most popular holiday destinations in the country. With over 20 spectacular beaches, clean and calm waters, many of them are easy to access

  7. Shoalstone Pool Brixham

    Shoalstone Pool Brixham

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    Sub-Attraction

    Location

    Brixham

    Shoalstone Sea Water Open Air Swimming Pool and picnic area
    The pool is patrolled and monitored by Lifeguards from 9.30 am until 5 pm daily, weather permitting. Notices will show when Lifeguards are not on duty.
    Free for all use.
    Changing cubicle

  8. Elberry Cove

    Elberry Cove

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    Beach

    Location

    Brixham

    Elberry Cove is a romantic impressive shingle beach with beautiful cystal blue clear waters a little gem in English Riveria, which is reached by a footpath from Broadsands beach. This is a beautiful beach in an idyllic rural setting.

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    Preston Sands Paignton

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    Type

    Beach

    Location

    Paignton

    A short walk from Paignton is Preston Sands, a great family beach. On this safe, clean beach you can sunbathe, swim or make castles in the sand, or why not grab a fishing net and explore the rock pools at low tide?

  10. ANSTEYS COVE

    Ansteys Cove Torquay

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    Type

    Beach

    Location

    Torquay

    Between Torquay and Babbacombe sits Anstey’s Cove. Quiet, peaceful and incredibly beautiful, this small shingle beach is the place to come if you want to escape the crowds.

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