Torquay Harbour
The English Riviera is full of surprises with its magnificent horseshoe-shaped bay, swaying palm trees, elegant Victorian villas, pretty yacht marinas, delightful coves and beaches plus its world famous Agatha Christie connections.
The English Riviera is famous for its sandy beaches and exotic palm trees, but it has more to offer than seaside holidays
The whole English Riviera is a UNESCO-supported Global Geopark, a uniquely exciting place where cavemen and prehistoric beasts once roamed and where the natural beauty of the landscape has real ‘wow’ factor.
At one end of South Devon’s Beautiful Bay is Torquay, a haven of yachting, café culture and shopping.
There is a picturesque harbour, lots of waterside restaurants, cafes and bars and delightful palm-tree lined promenades.
Torquay comes alive in the evening, pretty lights illuminate the marina and the town. In addition to a wealth of dining choices, there’s a great range of waterfront waterholes and chilled-out cocktail bars. You can enjoy a non-stop party in the popular nightclubs or why not book a top quality show at the Princess Theatre, one of many vibrant theatres around the Bay.
A stroll through the beautiful Princess Gardens towards Torre Abbey Sands and along the promenade will take you to the fabulous Royal Terrace Gardens. Here a stunning new illuminated staircase up the cliffs leads you to a viewing platform with breath-taking views across the Bay.
To see the resort from an aerial aspect there is a Big Wheel
Torquay is an absolute haven for foodies with a collection of seriously good eating experiences from celebrated restaurants to award-winning fish and chips.
Families are well catered for with plenty of family friendly eateries just strolling distance from the bustling harbour.
BIg Wheel -Torquay 35
Historic Torre Abbey has now reopened after a major restoration. This ancient monument and gardens offers a fascinating insight into 800 years of history, houses one of the biggest art collections in the West Country and is the site of the fascinating Agatha Christie Potent Plant Gardens. There are state-of-the-art exhibitions and galleries plus house family trails and children’s garden discovery backpacks.
Of course Agatha Christie, the world's most famous mystery and crime writer was born in Torquay in 1890 and lived for many years in the area. Many of the English Riviera’s locations can be recognized in her novels and there’s an exciting Agatha Christie Literary Trail, not to mention the legendary Agatha Christie Festival every September.
A mile from Torquay seafront you will find Cockington, often described as the prettiest village in England; the world-famous thatched village has remained virtually untouched throughout the centuries.
Cockington Court a 17th century manor house surrounded by a beautiful country park is the home of a large number of craft studios where you can meet the makers, browse and buy.
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