Torquay remains as always, a fashionable town, and still attracts both the rich and the famous, and any visitor will easily see why. Torquay has it all. An intriguing heritage, excellent beaches, a modern International Marina, stylish bars, cafes and restaurants, quality shops, a bustling harbour, a leisure centre and many other local attractions for visitors all ages. Together with the palm trees growing all along the seafront and continental villas on the hills, one could easily be forgiven for thinking that Torquay wasn't part of an English Rivera at all, but some exotic holiday destination abroad.
Yet even with its vibrant continental feel, something about Torquay still retains a very English charm and elegance. Such spectacular views from the coastal paths and cliff tops could not be replicated aboard. Nor could the elegant Victorian terraces, or seafront promenades which, despite the palms and modem styling, somehow remain typically English and perfect for a leisurely stroll.
However, Torquay does endeavour to cater for all
tastes, and if
you're looking for something a little more exhilarating (and slightly wetter),
you won't be disappointed after a lively afternoon at the Quay
West Water Park.
And of course, when darkness falls, Torquay really comes to
life, offering a myriad of lively bars and clubs, from the young at
heart Claire's Nightclub, to the
universally popular Club Rainbow.
Or should you fancy a delicious meal in
friendly
surroundings, then Torquay has something to suit everyone, from the excellent nearby Hare and Hounds Pub and Carvery, to the unique English House Restaurant, and the equally unique Al Beb North African Dining Experience. These are just three of the highly recommended dining establishments
waiting to
great you.
Thousands of visitors are also attracted to Torquay each year, by it's number of National Heritage type sites, such as Torre Abbey and Kent's Cavern, both of which are easily accessible, being very close indeed to Torquay's town centre. This is also the case for it's beautiful local beaches, which visitors of all ages are easily able to reach, by bus, car, or even on foot. As indeed is The Living Coasts, Torquay's unique 'coastal zoo'. And of course, no trip to Torquay would be complete without a trip into the past at Bygones and a visit to the renowned Babbacombe Model Village, overlooking the beautiful Lyme Bay with its views of Exmouth and the Dorset coast in the distance.
All of these reasons and many more mean that Torquay remains one of the most popular resorts in Britain.Torbay County Council Webcam
This camera is
situated in the harbour office at Torquay and is facing the
outer harbour looking towards Livermead and Paignton.
Picture from www.torbay.gov.uk
You can also view these images on the BBC Spotlight web site.
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