{"id":21158,"date":"2025-10-10T13:33:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T13:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/?p=21158"},"modified":"2025-10-10T13:35:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T13:35:41","slug":"best-beaches-paignton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/best-beaches-paignton\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to the Best Beaches Near Paignton"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21158\" class=\"elementor elementor-21158\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d1d7c58 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d1d7c58\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6166b8f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6166b8f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a reason Paignton holds a prime spot on the English Riviera. This classic seaside town offers some of the most inviting stretches of sand in South Devon. Whether you\u2019re after lively promenades or quiet coves, the beaches near Paignton have you covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for families, couples, dog-owners, and solo wanderers, these beaches combine soft sands with clear shallows, and a real holiday feel. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019ll take a closer look at Paignton\u2019s main beaches, explore which ones welcome dogs, and share a few insider tips to make the most of your time by the coast.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51e02bad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51e02bad\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-345c3bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"345c3bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 512 512\\&quot; xmlns=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\&quot;&gt;&lt;path d=\\&quot;M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\\&quot;&gt;&lt;\\\/path&gt;&lt;\\\/svg&gt;&quot;},&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__345c3bc\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28d2f526 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"28d2f526\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72e9d23e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72e9d23e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Main beaches in Paignton\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18415e4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"18415e4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-626444c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"626444c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-229ecd1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"229ecd1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Paignton Sands<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5143c5bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5143c5bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first stop for most visitors is Paignton Sands, a long, wide beach right by the town centre. Its golden sand and safe swimming conditions make it ideal for families. There\u2019s a classic seaside mix here: deckchairs, ice cream stalls, and the cheerful sound of the arcade spilling from Paignton Pier. You can spend an entire day without wandering far \u2014 there are caf\u00e9s, restaurants, shops, and toilets all within a short stroll.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Dog-friendly?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Seasonal. Dogs are welcome from October to the end of April. There is a dog exercise area on the green behind the beach.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58af5a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"58af5a4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f282140 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f282140\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Paignton-Sands-1024x538.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21183\" alt=\"Paignton-Sands\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Paignton-Sands-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Paignton-Sands-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Paignton-Sands-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Paignton-Sands.jpg 1137w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce4fdd9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ce4fdd9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d4f04 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"71d4f04\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81ab0a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"81ab0a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Broadsands Beach\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f8c1f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f8c1f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further south, Broadsands Beach offers a more relaxed atmosphere. It\u2019s a large, sheltered stretch that\u2019s perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, or simply watching the boats drift in and out of Torbay. Backed by green hills, it\u2019s easy to forget you\u2019re so close to town. This is where locals come for long walks and sea swims before the crowds arrive.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Dog-friendly?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Seasonal. Dogs are welcome from October to the end of April.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-626e173 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"626e173\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddf0963 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ddf0963\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Broadsands-Beach-1024x543.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21184\" alt=\"Broadsands-Beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Broadsands-Beach-1024x543.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Broadsands-Beach-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Broadsands-Beach-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Broadsands-Beach.jpg 1172w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf8bf21 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cf8bf21\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15b4a08 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"15b4a08\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32eb549 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32eb549\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fairy Cove\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2923f19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2923f19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tucked between Paignton Harbour and the Red Rocks cliffs, Fairy Cove is a small, sheltered spot. It&#8217;s a mix of sand and pebbles, offering a quieter and more protected experience. Its calm, clear waters are ideal for a peaceful paddle, and its striking red sandstone backdrop makes it a beautifully photogenic location.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Dog-friendly? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, dogs are welcome all year round.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aac1bae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aac1bae\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4372972 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4372972\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fairy-Cove.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21185\" alt=\"Fairy-Cove\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fairy-Cove.jpg 789w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fairy-Cove-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fairy-Cove-768x446.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff9f615 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ff9f615\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48543e9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48543e9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d92db7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d92db7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Elberry Cove\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42b6d60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42b6d60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got time, it\u2019s worth venturing slightly further to Elberry Cove. Less accessible and pebbly rather than sandy, it\u2019s one of the quieter Paignton beach south spots, framed by woodland and clear blue water. It\u2019s perfect for a dip on a calm day, especially if you prefer a more peaceful swim away from the bustle.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Dog-friendly?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, dogs are welcome all year round.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d5b619 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d5b619\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2d7aa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d2d7aa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Elberry-Cove.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21186\" alt=\"Elberry-Cove\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Elberry-Cove.jpg 796w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Elberry-Cove-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Elberry-Cove-768x465.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee55f67 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ee55f67\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e04f947 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e04f947\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35df1a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35df1a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Goodrington Sands\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-161e0e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"161e0e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just around the headland sits Goodrington Sands, a local favourite split into North and South Sands. The northern section is popular for water sports, with paddleboards and kayaks available for hire. South Sands tends to be quieter, and its backdrop of colourful beach huts gives it a postcard-perfect feel. The nearby Splashdown Quaywest Waterpark and caf\u00e9s make this a great spot for families who like a bit of variety.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Dog-friendly?<\/b> <b>North Sands<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Dogs welcome all year. <\/span><b>South Sands<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Dogs allowed from 1st October to 30th April.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bef9ca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5bef9ca\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4251bd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4251bd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Goodrington-Sands-1024x590.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21187\" alt=\"Goodrington-Sands\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Goodrington-Sands-1024x590.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Goodrington-Sands-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Goodrington-Sands-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Goodrington-Sands.jpg 1137w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5a9ddf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b5a9ddf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6062dd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6062dd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dog-friendly beaches in the area\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab8cd0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab8cd0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make planning easy for dog owners, here\u2019s a summary of all the dog-friendly beaches in Paignton (some of which are not mentioned above):<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Year-round access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Goodrington North Sands, Oyster Cove, Saltern Cove, Elberry Cove, and Fairy Cove.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seasonal access (Oct &#8211; Apr)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Paignton Sands, Preston Sands, Goodrington South Sands and Broadsands Beach.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If in doubt, look for local signage when you arrive. Regulations are always clearly marked. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torbay.gov.uk\/leisure-sports-and-community\/beaches\/find-a-beach\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torbay Council website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has up-to-date information about all Paignton\u2019s beaches.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b3a044 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8b3a044\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44a35a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44a35a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Activities to do at Paignton Beach\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e0b8ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e0b8ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part about Paignton\u2019s beaches is that there\u2019s always something to do, no matter the weather or who you\u2019re travelling with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families can spend hours at Paignton Sands, building sandcastles, trying out paddle boats, or enjoying the funfair on the pier. When it\u2019s time for a break, the caf\u00e9s nearby serve everything from fish and chips to cream teas.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples often choose Goodrington Sands for a relaxed afternoon by the sea. Hire a paddleboard or kayak and explore the coastline at your own pace, then settle into a beachfront bar for sunset drinks. The calm waters and soft sand make this beach particularly inviting for those looking to unwind.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For friends exploring together, head to Broadsands Beach for a beach volleyball game or a long coastal walk towards Elberry Cove. The South West Coast Path links these beaches beautifully, with sea views at every turn.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog owners have even more freedom during the quieter months \u2014 early morning walks on the sand, quick swims in calm waters, or simply sitting on the promenade with a takeaway coffee.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more ideas beyond the beach, our full <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/things-to-do-paignton\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide to things to do in Paignton<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is packed with local attractions and day-trip options.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4843fa0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4843fa0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-050c5a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"050c5a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical tips for visitors\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cf056c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cf056c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paignton is one of those towns where everything\u2019s conveniently close. Here are some top local tips to make the most of your time in Paignton:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Getting around<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Most beaches near Paignton are within walking distance or a short drive from the town centre. Parking is easiest early in the day at Paignton Pier, Goodrington Central, or Broadsands Beach car parks.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>When to visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Go early morning or late afternoon in summer to dodge crowds. Spring and early autumn offer warm seas and quieter sands.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Facilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Paignton Sands and Goodrington both have toilets, showers, accessible ramps, and beach hut rentals \u2014 ideal for families.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The train station is a short walk from the seafront, with regular buses to Torquay, Brixham, and Totnes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Travelling with pets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Bring water, check tide times, and note that some beaches have seasonal restrictions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-484c7531 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"484c7531\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cef71d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4cef71d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion and invitation to enjoy Paignton\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63e4d83f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63e4d83f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its combination of soft sand, wide beaches, calm waters, and relaxed vibe, Paignton delivers that classic Devon beach experience. From lively family days at Paignton Sands to peaceful morning walks along Elberry Cove with the dog, the beaches near Paignton offer something for everyone.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to plan your trip, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/rentals\/rentals-paignton-d207399\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh Escapes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a wide range of accommodation options, from stylish seafront apartments to spacious family homes and pet-friendly cottages. 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