Torquay is a beautiful seaside town in Devon, Southwest England. Torquay is renowned for its beautiful beaches such as Oddicombe, Anstey’s Cove & Torre Abbey Sands, its coastline is known worldwide as The English Riviera. Torquay harbour offers shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and is home to a sheltered Marina making it a safe haven for boats in all weathers.
The renowned author Agatha Christie was born and raised in Torquay, where she received her training as a pharmacist and developed her expertise in poisons, which ultimately inspired her to write her first crime novel. Torre Abbey, a monastery established in 1196, now houses art galleries and boasts expansive gardens adorned with plants reminiscent of the settings found in the author's celebrated works.
Torquay Harbour & Marina offer a wide selection of watersports for all ages and abilities. Explore the amazing coastline of Torbay by boat where you will be joined by dolphins, seals and other wildlife including basking sharks.
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