The lively seaside town of Paignton is  part of the beautiful area known as the “English Riviera”. Famous for its long, sandy, paddle friendly waters and a colourful, bustling pier, Paignton remains a popular, traditional seaside resort, with a lot more level walking than that of neighbouring Torquay. And with nearby Goodrington, offer a host of attractions from the waterslides of Quaywest to crazy golf on Paignton Green. During the summer months you will find the area hosts many festivals and fairs, in addition to the many yearly exhibitions and events which are held on the green.

Torquay in Devon is often referred to as the 'Queen of the Riviera', and it is here the Riviera ideal really comes to life. For centuries a popular destination for coastal holidays, Torquay was the birthplace and home of internationally renowned crime writer Agatha Christie, and is steeped in history, from the awe-inspiring caves of Kents Cavern, to the World War II slipways at Beacon Quay. With so much culture, history, and an amazing nine beaches to choose from. Devon's Torquay really is the perfect place to relax on holiday. The town is famed for its situation among seven green hills, from where grand Victorian villas and terraces gaze out to sea. Palm-lined promenades lead to the lively harbourside and marina, where pavement cafes and boutique shops abound, in addition to a range of top class restaurants.  As the jewel in the crown of the English Riviera, Torquay has a real cosmopolitan vibe and sipping a cool drink on a long, hot summer's day, it's possible to imagine yourself a thousand miles away.

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