Torquay, situated right in the heart of the English Riviera is a delightful settlement in Devon located on the South West coast of England. Although it lacks the glitz and glamour of the Cannes and St Tropez, it is still considered by many to be the most famous of the West Country resorts. With its continental atmosphere, gorgeous beaches and activities, tranquil gardens, hidden coves, unique heritage, family events, shops, restaurants and ample accommodation options, Torquay remains a sought after destination for coach holidays in the UK. Coach holidays are an affordable and convenient way to visit Torquay. There is so much to see and do here:

Soak up the sand and sun at one of the many beaches that Torquay has. Three of these, Oddicombe Beach, Babbacombe Beach (both situated in Babbacombe) and Meadfoot Beach (in Torquay itself) have European Blue Flags. Other beaches include Maidencombe Beach, Watcombe Beach, Ansteys Cove, Torre Abbey Sands, Corbyn Head and Hollicombe Beach to name a few. Many of the beaches are linked by the South West Coast Path and offer excellent and varied walking with spectacular sea views. Here you will find beach cafes for the hungry and thirsty and a wide variety of flora and fauna for naturalists. There is much to offer those who like water sports, fishing and boating as well.

The queen of murder and mystery writing - Agatha Christie was Torquay’s most famous resident. To commemorate her birthday in September, there are lots of Agatha Christie related events, activities and tours to enjoy in Torquay. Recently, the Agatha Christie mile has been set up – this is a marked out route spanning 11 locations across the town that are connected with the novelist and her writing. The Torquay Museum also features a section on her, showcasing her interesting personal photographs and memorabilia. True fans should not miss out on this.

Enjoy an afternoon with aquatic life at Living Coasts, Torquay’s very own coastal zoo. Located just above the harbour, this attraction focuses on birds and mammals in specially designed naturalistic habitats. It highlights the importance of conservation of coastal and marine life around the world, and features sea otters, fur seals, sea ducks and penguins to name a few animals.

Explore Kents Cavern - one of the most ancient sites in Great Britain. Discovered in the last century, the floor of this cavern is composed of several strata, with prehistoric evidence of humans and now-extinct animals. The caverns have been fitted with good concrete pathways, so it is safe and easy to navigate through. Here you can see where wild animals and later man’s ancient ancestors lived and died.