Which part of Devon is best for holiday?

1. North Devon District. Covering 850 square miles of beautiful scenery and diverse landscapes, North Devon is the perfect place to base yourself for your South West holiday. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, North Devon’s coastline stretches for 171 square kilometres.

Which Devon coast is better?

South Devon’s coast is generally tamer than the north and many of the beaches are well-equipped with facilities, which can really come in handy when you’ve got kids in tow. Among the top swimming locations here is the Blue Flag-winning Blackpool Sands, which – despite its name – is actually a shingle beach.

What are the best beaches in Devon?

Best beaches in Devon

1. Woolacombe Beach. Award-winning Woolacombe Beach is widely recognised as one of the best beaches in the UK.
2. Bantham Beach.
3. Blackpool Sands Beach.
4. Saunton Sands Beach.
5. Bigbury on Sea Beach.
6. Beer Beach.
7. Westward Ho!
8. Exmouth Beach.

Is north or south Devon better?

North Devon is, for me, about stunningly beautiful coastlines and countryside and is best for those who want to walk, surf or do outdoorsy type stuff. With small kids there is more commercial holiday stuff going on in South Devon (farm parks galore, etc) and there are more big roads to get you around easily.

What is the best seaside town in Devon?

These are our 8 top picks for the best Devon seaside towns.

• Sidmouth.
• Hartland.
• Salcombe.
• Budleigh Salterton.
• Dartmouth.
• Exmouth.
• Appledore.
• Croyde.

What is the best town to stay in Devon?

The best towns to stay in Devon

• Torquay. Best for: Seaside and nature. The popular resort town of Torquay has everything you need for a perfect seaside holiday.
• Ashburton. Best for: Activities and relaxation.
• Totnes. Best for: Alternative living and shopping.
• Ilfracombe. Best for: Coastal scenery.

Where is the nicest beach in Devon?

10 beaches you wouldn’t believe are in Devon

• Woolacombe. There’s no missing this North Devon beach, one of Britain’s best, as this five-star 3-mile long beach is the ultimate destination for a UK beach holiday.
• Babbacombe Beach.
• Saunton Sands.
• Ladram Bay.
• Salcombe.
• Soar Mill Cove.
• Gara Rock Beach.
• Westward Ho!

What’s the best beach in South Devon?

Best Beaches in South Devon

• SOAR MILL COVE. Parking: Accessible only on foot from the South West Coastal Path.
• BIGBURY-ON-SEA. Parking: On-site with easy access to the beach.
• MOOR SANDS (VENERICK’S COVE)
• BROADSANDS BEACH.
• BEER BEACH.
• MOTHECOMBE BEACH.
• CELLARS BEACH.
• HOPE COVE.

Which part of Devon is warmest?

Saunton and Croyde often record the highest temperatures in Britain, often due to easterly and southeasterly winds. The south-east coast of Devon, including places such as Salcombe and Exmouth, is one of the sunniest places in the UK.

Which is nicer Torquay or Paignton?

Torquay itself is nicer, more shops etc, Paignton has a better beach, both are equal for tourist attractions. You can get from one to the other in 15 minutes dependent on traffic. There is a regular bus service if you don’t have a car.