Blog (November 2018) - English Riviera

The warmest of welcomes awaits you on the English Riviera, South Devon's beautiful coastline. Surrounded by stunning coast and countryside, Torquay, Babbacombe, Cockington, Paignton, Goodrington and Brixham offer fantastic year round holidays with lots of things to do for everyone!

A Beach Holiday and So Much More

The English Riviera may be most famous for its award winning sandy beaches and exotic palm trees, but has much more to offer than just seaside holidays. The English Riviera has a great choice of indoor and outdoor attractions and is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark. Getting out on the water is what our visitors love to do, and there is a great selection of watersports and boat trips.

The Perfect Place to Stay

As one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations, there’s no shortage of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, including a growing choice of award winning hotels, bed and breakfasts and quality self catering establishments.

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10 Unexpected Adventures to Experience on the English Riviera

If you are visiting Torbay and the English Riviera and fancy a break from the norm, we have put together a list of surprising and unusual things to do on your holiday.
A Guide to the English Riviera Beaches

With 20 beaches on offer, its hard to know which is the best beach for you. We've put together this guide to help you find your perfect beach day out.
Wildlife and Wild Places on the English Riviera

Are you looking for a destination where you can see rare wildlife in their natural habitats? Or enjoy all that nature has to offer, both on land and at sea? Then the English Riviera is the place for you.
25 Little Known Facts about the English Riviera

Discover some of the unusual facts and learn something new about the English Riviera.

Live like Agatha Christie at The Grand Hotel

In Agatha Christie, History & Heritage, Accommodation, Torquay

on 14/11/2018

Live like Agatha Christie at The Grand Hotel

Stay in the Grand Hotel in Torquay, where Agatha Christie honeymooned.

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