- Location and Features
- Torquay is a seaside resort on English Channel coast in South Devon
- Town sits on east-facing Torbay bay with 9 sandy beaches
- Known for high water quality and 3 European Blue Flags
- Home to 65,000 people in 2011
- Transportation
- Exeter airport closest but rarely most convenient
- Connected to UK motorways via A380, A3022 and A379
- Regular trains from Exeter via Riviera Line
- Two railway stations: Torquay and Torre
- Attractions
- Torre Abbey, founded in 1196, Premonstratensian monastery
- Torquay Museum, oldest in Devon, featuring Agatha Christie exhibits
- English Riviera Wheel offers 60m Ferris wheel experience
- Babbacombe Model Village considered best example in England
- Accommodation and Dining
- Numerous B&Bs and self-catered hotels available
- Local cuisine features seafood and international cuisine
- Multiple award-winning restaurants including Michelin-starred The Elephant
- Numerous pubs, clubs and bars along seafront
- Surrounding Areas
- English Riviera includes Torquay, Paignton and Brixham
- Brixham reachable by ferry
- Totnes offers small market town experience