Best Beaches In South Devon

If you’re looking for a coastal location where you can feel the sand in your toes and the sea breeze in your hair, Torbay is a seaside paradise, home to the best beaches in South Devon. Its 22 miles of coastline offer a sprinkling of sandy shores and glistening waters, with South Devon even home to the cleanest beach in Europe! So grab the sunscreen and be sure to pack your bucket and spade as we take a look at the best beaches in sunny South Devon and, best of all, they are all within easy reach of Beverley Holidays…

Goodrington Sands, Paignton

When it comes to drop-dead gorgeous beaches in South Devon, Goodrington Sands is hard to beat. A Blue Flag award winner, its soft sandy shoreline is kept free of pebbles and seaweed thanks to daily raking by a tractor, while its serene, shallow waters provide a safe setting for little ones to dip their toes. Split into two areas, South Beach is a family favourite offering every watery activity under the sun, from paddleboard hire to a chance to splash out at the UK’s largest all-outdoor water park, Splashdown Quaywest. North Sands offers a quieter stretch of beach that’s dog-friendly all year round, perfect for those holidaying with their ocean-loving pooch.

Broadsands Beach, Paignton

Another firm favourite loved by locals and visitors alike, Broadsands is a beautiful long sandy beach overlooked by lush green hills and a pretty parade of beach huts. South Devon beaches don’t get much better than this Torbay gem, which provides endless hours of sandcastle building action on its gently sloping golden shores. Take to the water with a paddleboard or hire a kayak from Broadsands Beach & Watersports Centre and discover secluded coves and the occasional seal, before heading back to the beach for a token ice cream, best enjoyed while lounging on a deckchair soaking up the English Riviera rays.

Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth

Type ‘best beaches South Devon’ into the search bar and Blackpool Sands is guaranteed to top the list, and for good reason. A slighter longer drive from Beverley Holidays but well worth the journey, this stunning Blue Flag beach could easily be mistaken for a far-flung location with its lush pine trees and crystal-clear waters. Recently voted the cleanest beach in Europe based on TripAdvisor reviews and lists curated by World50beaches, the breathtaking gravel beach near Dartmouth even comes with its very own beach sauna – the perfect place to warm the cockles after a dip in the great big blue.

Breakwater Beach, Brixham

Another beach in South Devon boasting the title of one of the cleanest in Torbay is Breakwater Beach in nearby Brixham. A popular spot among scuba divers, its calm, clear waters provide the perfect haven for rare seagrass beds, seahorses and seals, with dolphins another regular visitor to its shimmering shores. Watch as hardy sea swimmers take to its turquoise waters to swim the length of the Blue Flag beach, or grab a bucket and go on the hunt for unsuspecting sea creatures that have made its plentiful rock pools home.

Meadfoot Beach, Torquay   

Set away from the hustle and bustle of Torquay, Meadfoot Beach is a must for those in search of the best beaches in South Devon.  The small but striking beach sits at the bottom of towering rocky cliffs, framed by a row of bright blue beach chalets where you can pull up a deckchair and settle back listening to the sea lapping against its shingle shores. Set on the Agatha Christie Mile, the popular beach was a much-loved location of the famous crime writer who often swam in its serene waters having spent her first honeymoon at a nearby hotel.

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