Torquay
Torquay has been one of the UK 's top destinations for coastal holidays since Victorian Times. The town nestles among seven green hills, from where grand Victorian villas and terraces look out over Torbay.
This Devon town was the birthplace and home of internationally- renowned crime writer Agatha Christie, and is steeped in history, from the historic caves of Kents Cavern, to the World War II slipways at Beacon Quay.
Torquay's waterfront is the natural focus for the town. The seafront gardens, palm-lined promenade and harbour with its marina conjure up images of the South of France.
There are plenty of pavement cafes, pubs, restaurants and nightlife in the town with good quality shops and a host of attractions to suit every interest.
Further afield there are 22 miles of coastline, cliffs, coves and beaches and some of the best walks in the South West of England. Opportunities abound for all manner of watersports -surfing, swimming, diving, sailing, angling and more.
The natural crescent shape of the bay ensure stunning views can be seen over the English Channel, along the 40 miles of Lyme Bay to Portland Bill or inland towards the Tors of Dartmoor.
Torquay is also an ideal base from which to visit Dartmouth , Totnes, Exeter and Plymouth.