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Torquay & South Devon
Road Trip > Dartmouth to Kingsbridge
Torquay
Brixham
Teignmouth
South Devon
Totnes
Dartmouth
Start Bay
Kingsbridge
Salcombe
Hope Cove
Bantham
Bigbury-on-Sea
Dittisham
Torquay & South Devon
Why Go?
South Devon is holiday heaven. At its core sits Torquay, a breezy, family-friendly resort with bundles of beaches, unique attractions, stylish sleep spots and top-notch eateries. It's the place for boat trips and zoos, saucy postcards and fishing ports, palm trees and proms.
Outside the resort, the character changes. Paved esplanades give way to soaring cliffs, and amusement-backed beaches become untamed stretches of sand. In the neighbouring scenic South Hams, you’ll discover chic yachting havens, prime surf breaks, hip eco-hang-outs, and villages and historic homes straight out of an Agatha Christie murder mystery. There are also some absolutely superb places to eat and stay, and plenty of activities: kayak up a tranquil creek; catch crabs on a harbour wall; or go barefoot beachcombing on a huge sweep of sand. No matter if you go resort or rural, you’ll experience a cracking bit of coast either way.
When to Go
AEaster, Jul & Aug Accommodation is in especially high demand, beaches get busier. Book ahead for a restaurant table.
AJun–Aug Regatta season brings a party atmosphere to Torquay and Dartmouth, and major music and literature festivals to Dartington, near Totnes.
ASep Summer crowds melt away; accommodation bills edge down. Attractions remain open and the seas are at their warmest.
AOct Dartmouth's food festival draws top-name chefs to the town.
Best Places to Eat
A Britannia @ the Beach
A...
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- Welcome to Devon & Cornwall
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- If You Like
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- Travel with Children
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- Exeter & East Devon
- Torquay & South Devon
- Lazy Devon Days
- Plymouth & Dartmoor
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- South Cornwall
- Newquay & North Cornwall
- Lazy Cornwall Days
- West Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly
- Understand Devon & Cornwall
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