THE ENGLISH RIVIERA

With so many exciting and interesting experiences to enjoy on the English Riviera, you will certainly be spoilt for choice. Once you've discovered just how much there is to see, do and enjoy we're sure you'll want to come back to the English Riviera time after time. We wish you a most enjoyable visit.

Torquay    Paignton   Brixham

Paignton's Great Family Beaches

 

 

 

 

Paignton Sands

Flat,sandy beach with shallow paddler friendly water. The English Riviera's Longest Beach and holder of a Seaside Award.

Beach Details: Paignton Sands

Beach Type: Sand     Access: Easy Attractions: Rock Pools and Pier Ample Parking - No Dogs Allowed - Safe Swimming, with care - Warning Flags - Life Saving Equipment - First Aid Post - Toilets - Refreshments - Restaurant - Beach Shop - Deck Chair Hire - Telephone

Disabled Facilities

Easy Disabled Access to Beach - Toilets nearby

Preston Sands

A popular sandy beach lined with Paignton's famous multi-coloured beach huts.

Beach Details: Preston Sands

Beach Type: Sand     Access: Easy Limited Parking - Dogs Allowed - Warning Flags - Life Saving Equipment - Toilets - Refreshments - Beach Shop - Deck Chair Hire - Beach-Chalet Hire - Telephone

Disabled Facilities

Easy Disabled Access to Beach - Toilets nearby

Goodrington Sands

In the heart of the Quaywest resort area, this sandy beach is well served with excellent facilities. Seaside Award.

Beach Details: Goodrington Sands

Beach Type: Sand     Access: Easy Attractions: Rock Pools and Pier North Sands Ample Parking - Dogs Allowed South Sands No Dogs Allowed - Safe Swimming, with care - Warning Flags - Life Saving Equipment - Toilets - Refreshments - Restaurant - Beach Shop - Deck Chair Hire

Disabled Facilities

Easy Disabled Access to Beach - Toilets nearby

Broadsands

A beautiful beach in a rural setting. It is mainly sandy, holds a Seaside Award and is handy for walks along the coast path.

 

 

 

 

Beach Details: Broadsands

Beach Type: Sand     Access: Easy Ample Parking - No Dogs Allowed - Safe Swimming, with care - Warning Flags - Life Saving Equipment - First Aid Post - Toilets - Refreshments -- Beach Shop - Deck Chair Hire - Beach Chalet Hire

Disabled Facilities

Easy Disabled Access to Beach - Toilets nearby

 

Elberry Cove

A 10 minute walk from Broadsands, Elberry is a sheltered, pebbly cove. Its deep water also makes it popular with water skiers. Seaside Award.

Beach Details: Elberry Cove

Beach Type: Shingle     Access: Difficult Parking ½ mile from Cove - Dogs Allowed - Safe Swimming, with care - Life Saving Equipment

Disabled Facilities

Difficult Disabled Access to Beach

 

Quaywest Beach Resort

Just behind Goodrington's long sandy beach you'll find the exciting and entertaining world of Quaywest.

At its heart is shipwreck island where half a mile of water slides twist, turn and splash in this open air water park. Nearby Grand Prix Go Karts whizz around a specially built circuit and there's more fun on the water with the Bumper Boats.

Quaywest is the headquarters of Torbay's Marine Ranger. You can look around the beachside visitor centre and even take a seashore safari to explore the underwater secrets of Goodrinton. Indoor fun can also be found nearby at Torbay Leisure Centre with a pool and a variety of indoor sports on offer.

Access to Quaywest is excellent. The complex boasts its own railway station served by steam trains on the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway, as well as hundreds of car park spaces. Quaywest is also handy for visitors staying at many of the holiday parks in the Goodrington area.