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. A favourite for the young holidaymakers who take the opportunity to use nearby Abbey Meadow.
Close to the town centre of Torquay it is an easy walk from some of the main areas of accommodation.
| Beach Office: | 01803 294338 |
| Awards: | Quality Coast Award |
| Type: | Sandy |
| Transport: | Bus services are available adjacent to the promenade, Bus no. 12 Belgrave Road. There is a pay and display car park a short distance away. |
| Disabled: | Easy. A disabled beach wheelchair is available from the Beach Manager's office. |
| Dogs: | Banned during the summer. There is a dog exercise area on Torre Abbey Meadows. |
| Safety: | Supervision, Life buoys, First aid, Lost child centre, Warning flags and Patrol boat |
| Facilities: | Cafe/restaurant, Beach Managers, Toilets open all year, Disabled visitors’ facilities, Disabled access to beach, Deckchair hire, Slipway, Promenade, Pier, Bowling, Crazy golf, Tennis, Pitch and Putt and HiFlyer Balloon |
| Seaside Activities: | Windsurfing and Sailing |
| Wet Weather Facilities: | Amusement arcades are a ten minutes walk away and a leisure centre is across the road from the beach. |
| Car Park: | Abbey Park and Shedden Hill are over 5 minutes walk across a road. |
| Surrounding Area: | Town centre, Harbour, Torre Abbey  and Shops. |
Related Websites
Contact Beaches, Residents & Visitor Services
- Tel: 01803 207975
- Email: beaches@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: 01803 207981
Related Pages
- Beach Code
- Beach Huts
- Beach Managers
- Beach Safety
- Safety Tips
- Sun Safety
- Torre Abbey Toilets
