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Torre Abbey Beach

(Torre Abbey Sands)

Devon, England


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Torre Abbey Beach is a popular sandy beach resort located on the south coast of Devon at Torquay, offering a range of amenities and activities for visitors.

Torre Abbey Beach is a large sandy beach, approximately 800 metres wide, with a small rocky cove next to the headland. The beach is mainly sand, with some rocky sections, and features abundant rockpools. It is backed by a promenade and a large grassy area known as Torre Abbey Meadows.

The beach is situated just west of Torquay Marina and Harbour, and is easily accessible from the town centre. It is a popular destination for families, with shallow, safe waters and a sheltered aspect making it ideal for swimming and water activities.

The beach offers a range of facilities, including deckchairs for hire, water sports enthusiasts can go sailing and windsurfing, and lifeguards are on duty during the holidays. The beach is also wheelchair friendly and has easy access for disabled holidaymakers.

The beach is dog friendly between 1st October and 30th April, but has restricted access for dogs during the summer months.

Visitors can take a walk along the promenade, explore Abbey Meadows and Gardens on the seafront, and experience the history and heritage of the area by visiting the iconic Torre Abbey.

Torre Abbey Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

Sand

Weather and tides for Wednesday 16 September

Today
Chance of rain %
Max temperature 18°C
feels like 19°C
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 29%
Min temperature 15°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 13mph

The tide at Torre Abbey Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:55 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:47 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Torquay

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SX910636

Coordinates: 50°27'44"N 3°32'8"W

Mapcode: GBR QV.X966

What 3 Words: gear.faced.arrive

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: England

Local Authority: Torbay

Nearest postcode: TQ2 5DG

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

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