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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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Goodrington Sands
Type
Beach
Location
Paignton
Close to Paignton is the long, sandy stretch of Goodrington Sands. With a Quality Coastal Award, safe swimming conditions and loads of great activities, this family friendly beach promises to keep the kids happy whatever the weather.
So what can...
Paignton Sands
Type
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. It has been awarded Blue Flag status and also has a...
Torre Abbey Sands
Type
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....
Hollicombe Beach
Type
Fishing
Location
Paignton
Hollicombe Beach sits between Torquay and Paignton. With its distinctive red sand backed by tall cliffs it’s a sunbather’s paradise, and there’s a slipway to the beach giving easy access for people of all abilities. Don’t forget to take a fishing...
Oddicombe Beach
Type
Beach
Location
Torquay
This is a great beach for all ages! Sand castles and paddling for the young and a wide variety of watersports for the older and braver!
Facilities include; Parking 1/2 mile from beach; dogs are banned during the summer months, although there is...
Elberry Cove
Type
Beach
Location
Brixham
Close to Paignton is Elberry Cove, a quiet inlet with a small pebble beach. It is an extremely peaceful place, so you can relax without being disturbed by noisy crowds or amusement arcades.
The beach can only be accessed on foot, so if you have...Shoalstone Beach
Type
Beach
Location
Brixham
Along the coast from the busy fishing harbour of Brixham is Shoalstone Beach. This isn’t a sandy beach, but there are still plenty of activities to keep everyone happy. Head out on a fishing boat and catch your supper, explore the rock pools at low...
Saltern Cove
Type
Beach
Location
Paignton
Saltern Cove is one of the SSSI designated sites 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.
The beach is located along the...
Broadsands Beach
Type
Beach
Location
Paignton
In between Paignton and Brixham is Broadsands on the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay. With a long sandy beach the whole family can enjoy, you can make sandcastles for a couple of hours and then paddle in the calm sea. There’s also a...
Breakwater Beach
Type
Beach
Location
Brixham
Close to the mouth of Brixham harbour is Breakwater Beach, one of the cleanest and safest beaches on the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay. Not only is it a Blue Flag beach, but it has a Quality Coast Award and has been recommended by the...
