TORQUAY HOLIDAYS - THE ENGLISH RIVIERA

Situated in the heart of South Devon, Torquay holidays offer something for everyone, whatever your taste. You could visit Torquay's waterfront where you'll find the palm-lined promenade, seafront gardens and an International Marina

Torquay has been one of the UK 's top holiday destinations since Victorian Times when the gentry promenaded, bathing huts were wheeled down to the beaches and anyone who was anyone had an attractive villa overlooking the sea.

Torquay holidays are a time to relax, to soak up the atmosphere, to take in the scenery, the parks and the gardens and to enjoy the experience of a holiday in a classical English seaside resort, at all times of the year.

With world class restaurants combine with continental style bars, live music, fetes, fairs, vibrant nightclubs superb firework displays and carnivals, Torquay has incomparable nightlife for the 6 year old's to 60 year old's! There is so much to do in Torquay at night we cannot hope to do it justice here, but the change in licensing laws will mean more time to dance the night away in one of the bays popular bars and nightclubs.

For a more relaxed evening, the Torquay and Torbay coastal illuminations are famous and can be seen across the whole bay. Many of the coast parks, such as Torre Abbey Gardens and Goodrington promenade in Paignton are illuminated and make for a wonderful and relaxing evening stroll.

There are 22 miles of coastline, cliffs, coves and beaches and walks to rival any in the South West of England, with a climate that belongs somewhere much further south. There are opportunities for surfing, safe swimming, diving, sailing, angling and wonderful opportunities to study the natural wildlife at your leisure

Stunning views are to be seen just about every where across the Bay, out over the English Channel , along the 40 miles of Lyme Bay to Portland Bill or inland towards the Tors of Dartmoor. Torquay is an ideal base from which to visit Dartmouth , Totnes, Exeter and Plymouth , all of which are only a few miles distant.