Advantages: Loads to do, caters for all ages Disadvantages: In bad weather you can't appreciate the views
...finally appreciate the beauty of Torquay having been away from it. When the weather is good it really is like the South of France (Ive been there - so i do what its like!).
I feel very lucky to have my home base here in this untouched part of England. Its a fantastic place to live but I can't recommend it highly enough as a place to visit. All my friends who have come to visit ,as well as my parents friends etc, fall inlove with the place.
My boyfriend ... ...makes a good appearance!).
Torquay is great for people of all ages:
a) young people, groups / couples: this town has got fantastic nightlife and loads of activities to keep you entertained during the day
b) family holidays: Torquay is a great place to have a family friendly holiday with the numerous safe beaches, tourist attractions and plenty of places to eat
c) 'older' people: there are great places to stay and fantastic walks and activities.
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spinkygirl 29.07.2004
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Advantages: Beaches, attractions Disadvantages: English weather
Torquay also known as 'The English Riviera' got its name from the ancient Saxon hamlet of Torre and the Quay it sits on. Well known for its mild climate, there are many palm trees growing all around the area. Torquay was made popular in Victorian times, I'm sure many people reading this review will have visited Torquay on holiday as a child.
Torquay is made up of many regions, which have been added to over the years. The Willows, Watcombe, Saint ... ...is known locally as just Torquay town centre), Torre, Livermead, Shiphay, Barton, Cockington, Chelston, Upton and Hele village. There are many beaches in Torquay, obviously some busier than others. While some are easy to get to, others are hidden away or quite steep to get to. 2 examples are; Oddicombe Beach- Situated on the Babbacombe Downs, it is nested below the cliff. There are two ways of getting down there, walking down a steep walkway or on ...
ashton08 21.08.2008
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Advantages: Plenty to do Disadvantages: Very hilly
I spent 10 days in Torquay with my wife and daughter in September. We stayed in a apartment about 10-15 minutes from the town centre called the "Clydesdale".
The apartment itself was very good, everything you could possibly need was there.
We were less than 5 minutes walk to the beach (downhill) and then a futher 10 minutes walk along the seafront to town.
The beaches in Torquay are not the best, too much seaweed but very clean, deck chairs and ... ...it will be hard choice between Torquay and Newquay where we went last year.
PS There are also free bus trips to areas around Torquay, I don't know if this is all year round or just late in the season. The buses leave from outside Debenhams facing the marina. ...
MRTONY 12.10.2003 (13.10.2003)
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Advantages: A very interesting place to stay....... Disadvantages: none...............
I have been to Torquay a few times and seen it change over the years. It has a shopping centre in the middle of town. There is a bus station up the top of town, and a bowling alley up near the bus station. There is plenty of nightlife where you can go dancing or drinking or for a meal.
The beach is abit of a walk from the town centre. You go past the pavillion and the Theatre where you can see shows like Cannon and Ball. The beach then is just around ... ...there, seems quite clean. They have a harbour where you can take boat trips anywhere, like go to Brixham to see the Golden Hind ship. Then you can also book up coach trips here aswell as the boats. There are plenty of places nearby to visit like Babbacombe Model village, i suggest seeing this at night as they light it all up. There is Paignton with its Zoo and beach and a train station to get to other places. Check out Cockington,which is a tiny ...
moonlightmist 30.08.2000
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