Salcombe - Kingsbridge 

Salcombe is famous as a seaside resort and sailing centre. There are several excellent beaches and stunning scenery all around.  The town may be reached via the A381 from Totnes or the A379 from the Plymouth direction.

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The town is tiny and hugs the steep hillside that surrounds it - a passenger ferry crosses to the beaches on the far side of the river at East Portlemouth. Salcombe lies on the west bank of Kingsbridge estuary which is a large area of sheltered water that attracts both wildlife and sailors. This area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is also a nature reserve. This is the most southerly of Devon towns and orange and lemons can be grown as well as palm trees. This gives the town a rather exotic feel as if you had be transported to hotter climes.

There are sandy beaches at Smalls Cove, Mill Bay and South Sands which may be reached by car or by passenger ferry to the East Portlemouth side. Visitors should be aware that parking can be a problem in the summer months. It is some times better to park at the East Portlemouth side (this is where the beaches are) and catch the passenger ferry into Salcombe. 

Kingsbridge lies at the head of the estuary and is a pleasant market town with an attractive water front area. Nearby are the resorts of Thurlestone and Bigbury.

What to see in Salcombe

Salcombe Powerboat School - Salcombe (01548) 842727

Salcombe Dinghy Sailing - Salcombe(01548) 842786

Ferry Inn - Ideal place to await the ferry!

Overbecks - Sub-tropical gardens overlooking the estuary. Phone: 01548 842893 

Tourist Information Centre - Council Hall Market Street, Salcombe Devon TQ8 8DE

Nearby

Sorley Tunnel Adventure Worlds - Children's adventure park in Kingsbridge. Phone: 01548 854078

Map of the Salcombe area

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Activities

Whether your idea of an ideal activity is sunbathing or you prefer something more strenuous, the  chances are that you will be able to pursue this at the coast. There is a wide selection of activities that can be found on our coastline - these range from a gentle stroll to the next bay, to swimming and snorkelling, to more energetic activities such as sailing, surfing, windsurfing and kite sailing. See Activities section.

Attractions - see listings pages

A huge selection of attractions are available within the coastal area and this section will have details of many of them. From piers and harbours to fun fairs and roller coasters, the listings will have details of what's available in your chosen area. For details of attractions look in the resort pages. 

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