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Nr Salcombe
Opposite the town of Salcombe on the eastern side of the estuary is a long sandy stretch skirting round the coast from East Portlemouth almost to the open sea. East Portlemouth beach is in a National Landscape.
Kingsbridge
Burgh Island is an iconic South Devon landmark, located directly opposite Bigbury on Sea beach. The island is accessible at low tide by a strip of sand which at high tide is completely covered, leaving a ride on the unique sea tractor as the only…
Paignton
In between Paignton and Brixham is Broadsands on the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay. With a long sandy beach the whole family can enjoy, you can make sandcastles for a couple of hours and then paddle in the calm sea. There’s also a…
Dartmouth
At the very start of the long coastal bar that stretches to Torcross and beyond is this beautiful, safe and clean beach of fine shingle. This is an ideal spot for a dip, for picnics, windsurfing or canoeing.
Exmouth
Experience the allure of Exmouth Beach, renowned for its expansive two-mile stretch of golden sands and captivating rock pools, making it a haven for both young adventurers and adults alike.
Bovisand
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the main beach at Bovisand is a sheltered bay of yellow sand with cliffs either side. Popular with locals and families, there is a large expanse of flat sand when the tide is out, ideal for games.
Shaldon
Ness Cove at Shaldon nestles in between magnificent red cliffs and is accessed via an original smuggler's tunnel. At the tunnel's end, you'll discover the perfect get away - life is truly a beach!
Salcombe
A little to the south of East Portlemouth beach is Mill Bay, a privately owned beach popular with families because of the very safe and clean bathing conditions, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Exmouth
Sandy Bay in Exmouth is a half-mile long privately owned beach which is sheltered and ideal for families. The beach is good for swimming and water sports, and there is a lifeguard during the summer months.
Dawlish
Rock pools to explore, occasional sightings of dolphins, brightly coloured painted beach huts, coupled with a sandy beach makes Coryton Cove a perfect day out.
Teignmouth
If you’re looking for a great spot for a family beach holiday, take a look at Teignmouth. On top of the traditional sun, sand and surf there’s loads more to see and do that’s guaranteed to keep the kids and the grown ups entertained.
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Wembury, Nr Plymouth
Wembury Beach is located in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It's a spectacular stretch of coastline boasting dramatic cliffs, diverse wildlife and a beach renowned for rockpooling.
Close to Kingsbridge in South Devon, Beesands has got all the right ingredients for a great beach holiday. It’s a mile-long shingle beach backed by fields and a freshwater lake. If you want a taste of old-school Devon life then this is the place…
Slapton
Slapton Sands is a beautiful pebble beach that stretched for almost two miles from Strete Gate to the village of Torcross. Don't let the pebbles put you off, its a great beach with plenty of room to have a large piece of it to yourself!
Nr Kingsbridge
If you want sand, stunning scenery and the chance to see rare wildlife on your holiday then South Milton Sands has got the lot. It’s set in an National Landscape (previously AONB) and behind the beach you can discover wetlands that have been…
Holcombe, Teignmouth
A small cove situated at the base of the cliffs between Teignmouth and Dawlish. A small isolated beach used primarily by local residents.
Sidmouth
Sidmouth Beach is a beautiful expanse of sand and shingle beach, clean, accessible, and surrounded by awe inspiring cliffs, perfect for families to spend a day.
Kingsbridge
Challaborough Bay Beach is a sheltered horseshoe cove with a fine sandy beach and rugged cliffs in the South Devon National Landscape.
The beach is great for building sand castles and a low tide rock pools are exposed giving kids and adults…
Paignton
Paignton Sands is the ideal holiday beach. This long stretch of red sand and shallow sea is the ultimate beach for seaside fun, paddling and relaxing.
The beach is home to pier full of exciting arcade games, a large green perfect for games and…
Nr Salcombe
A tiny remote sandy inlet set below the craggy black towers of Bolt Head. Access only on foot via the South West Coast Path or somewhat less dauntingly from the Soar Mill Cove Hotel. Or visit by canoe or boat from Salcombe.
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