If you are looking for a quieter sort of holiday, but still want to make sure that you are close to all the facilities that make your holiday comfortable, Brixham would seem like a good choice. A quaint fishing village it might be, but all that it has to offer makes it far from a boring holiday destination.

Considered as part of the British Riviera with its Mediterranean coastline, Brixham was a famous fishing port beating out the ports of Paignton and even Torquay and is still active today, though not to the level it enjoyed before the 2nd world war. Brixham with it rich history is a today a popular holiday resort offering all who visit a glimpse into its rich history and all that it has to offer nowadays as a working port, with all its bustling energy.

Whether you decide to go with the flow and mainly concentrate on the fishing aspect of the resort by visiting the Brixham harbor with its large fishing fleet or opt for quiet walks taking in the visual beauty of the area you are guaranteed to enjoy yourself. The Harbour is worth visiting even if you are not really a fan, because it gives you an insight into the workings of a popular port. The busy comings and goings will make you feel part of the energy that bustles through the air.

Brixham is full of places worth visiting catering to different experiences so everyone in your group is bound to have fun. For those preferring to absorb the essence of the resort can walk in and around the coastline taking in the still intact traditionality of the area. While it offers lots of options for eating and enjoying a drink, Brixham does not enjoy a happening nightlife. The younger generation need not despair however, as a short journey will take them to neighbouring Torquay where there is more than enough activity to please everyone.

As Brixham is part of the British Riviera, accommodation options are easy to come by. Brixham hotels, apartments, motels and even campsites can be found and booked with ease. A little research and you can find the place exactly suited to you needs and if in a group, of each individual in the group, hopefully!

If all the fishing history and scenic beauty is not enough to get you blood pumping, why not visit the ghosts of Brixham? A place this rich in history is full of ancestors who refuse to crossover to the afterlife. Check with any locals and they will lead you to the most haunted places and maybe you will be lucky enough to have an out of the world experience! Lucky or unlucky depending on your perception of course…