{"id":21273,"date":"2025-12-03T15:36:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T15:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/?p=21273"},"modified":"2025-12-03T15:39:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T15:39:46","slug":"torquay-marina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/torquay-marina\/","title":{"rendered":"A Practical Visitor Guide to Torquay Marina in South Devon"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21273\" class=\"elementor elementor-21273\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ccaf2b4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3ccaf2b4\" 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-56311453 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56311453\" 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;\">Torquay Marina often surprises newcomers with how sheltered it is. Sitting in the north east corner of Torbay, the water here stays calmer when the south westerlies push through, which gives visiting boats a reliable spot in rougher weather. It feels like a natural harbour rather than an exposed stretch of the coast.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also a recognisable part of Torquay\u2019s waterfront. With bluewater cruising routes close by, it attracts crews from across the UK and further afield. When people picture the town\u2019s seafront, they\u2019re usually imagining this sweep between Princess Pier and the inner harbour. It\u2019s an easy area to walk, with flat paths and long views across the bay.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re getting a feel for the wider area, the Fresh Escapes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/guide-holidays-torquay\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential Guide to Holidays in Torquay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a good pre-trip read.<\/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-741819b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"741819b5\" 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-252aa85f elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"252aa85f\" 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; 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Water points, electricity hook ups, security, and short stay or overnight berths are available. Staff know the local waters well, so you get guidance that\u2019s actually helpful.<\/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-8461c92 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8461c92\" 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-886e91a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"886e91a\" 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\">Contractors, brokerage, and boat supplies\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6f1297 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6f1297\" 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;\">Contractors on site handle repairs, maintenance, and specialist work. You\u2019ll also find boat brokerage and new boat sales for anyone thinking about upgrading. A chandlery at Beacon Quay covers the essentials, along with simple day to day provisions.<\/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-38f9048 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38f9048\" 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-6bb3ad6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6bb3ad6\" 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\">Fuel, WiFi, and on-water experiences\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cabb3b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cabb3b3\" 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;\">Petrol and diesel are available on the nearby South Pier, with diesel also at Brixham Marina. Visitors can use the marina\u2019s WiFi and on site laundry facilities. Activities include jet ski pods, coastal RIB seafaris, the online RYA training school, and the high speed Raptor ride.<\/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-bb4a89f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bb4a89f\" 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-ce7e2be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce7e2be\" 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\">Storage at Dolphin Boatyard\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ed5e5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ed5e5d\" 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;\">Dolphin Boatyard handles storage ashore. It\u2019s three miles upriver from Dartmouth and has a seven-acre dry storage area with space for more than 300 boats. The 65-ton hoist and 16-ton trailer hoist make it a practical choice for winter lifts and larger vessels.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aad0440 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aad0440\" 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=\"1367\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Torquay-Marina-in-South-Devon.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21291\" alt=\"Torquay-Marina-in-South-Devon.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Torquay-Marina-in-South-Devon.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Torquay-Marina-in-South-Devon-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Torquay-Marina-in-South-Devon-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Torquay-Marina-in-South-Devon-768x383.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1367px) 100vw, 1367px\" \/>\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\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-232fdc1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"232fdc1\" 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-452862a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"452862a\" 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\">Nearby Attractions: What to See Within Walking Distance\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c8532d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c8532d\" 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 good thing about being based at the marina is that most attractions sit within a short and simple walk. Princess Pier is right next to the berths and makes a great early evening stroll. Stand at the end and you get one of the clearest open views across Torbay.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carry on and you reach Torre Abbey Sands, the town\u2019s main beach with soft sand, a gentle slope, and space to settle for a few quiet hours. If you\u2019re planning your wider stay, the Fresh Escapes guide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/things-to-do-torquay\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Things to Do in Torquay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers more than enough for a long weekend.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you prefer cultural stops to beach hours, the town\u2019s museums are close enough to reach on foot. Fresh Escapes has a guide on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/torquay-museum\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torquay Museum Experiences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that\u2019s handy for deciding whether to build them into your itinerary. The Princess Theatre sits along the seafront too, and our guide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/torquay-theatre\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torquay Theatre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you find what\u2019s on.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re heading further afield later in your holiday, the overview of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/exeter-to-torquay\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exeter to Torquay Transport Options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is helpful for planning travel beyond the bay.<\/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-b11916b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b11916b\" 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-f648923 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f648923\" 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\">Dining and Shops: Where to Eat, Drink, and Browse Near the Marina\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c1788d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c1788d\" 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;\">Food is easy around here. You\u2019ve got caf\u00e9s along the harbour wall, seafood restaurants overlooking the water, and places that open from morning through to late evening. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ottotorquay.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Otto Torquay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the standout spot inside the marina itself, sitting right in the centre with a strong local following. You\u2019ve also got <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.offshoretorquay.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Offshore Bar &amp; Restaurant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> next door.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk around Torquay Marina and you\u2019ll find even more restaurants, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/therockfish.co.uk\/pages\/our-seafood-menu?utm_source=torquay-google&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=third-party-tracking\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rockfish<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.docktorquay.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dock<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/harbour16.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harbour16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll find mostly modern and classic dishes that lean on the fresh fish landed around Torbay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shops sit close by for snacks, beach gear, and quick top ups. It\u2019s a waterfront that stays lively without feeling forced, which is part of why the marina works well as a base.<\/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-367c5b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"367c5b5\" 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-85a4720 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"85a4720\" 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\">Parking Information: Where to Leave Your Car Near the Marina\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc83ee9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc83ee9\" 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;\">All car parks around Torquay Marina operate on Pay &amp; Display, with the option to pay through RingGo if you prefer using an app.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Torquay Marina Car Park (107 spaces)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The closest option, right beside Otto. It\u2019s privately operated rather than run by Torbay Council, so prices sit higher because of the location.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Harbour Car Park (353 spaces)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 150 metres from the marina. It\u2019s popular and fills quickly during peak times, so early arrivals usually have more luck.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Beacon Quay Car Park (149 spaces)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A solid alternative if Harbour Car Park is full. It\u2019s a short walk and tends to have steadier availability.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fleet Walk Car Park (400 spaces)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest options in the area. It\u2019s a multi-storey site with competitive rates compared to the Torquay Marina car park, and still within comfortable walking distance.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c1087a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2c1087a\" 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=\"1257\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Meadfoot-Beach-Torquay.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21030\" alt=\"Meadfoot-Beach-Torquay.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Meadfoot-Beach-Torquay.jpg 1257w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Meadfoot-Beach-Torquay-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Meadfoot-Beach-Torquay-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Meadfoot-Beach-Torquay-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1257px) 100vw, 1257px\" \/>\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\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdac495 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cdac495\" 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-2f36e36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f36e36\" 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\">Boating Tips: Local Advice for Visitors on the Water\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b5a0b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b5a0b7\" 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 coastline around Torbay can look calm from the shore, but conditions change quickly when the wind shifts. It\u2019s always worth checking a forecast. If you want a quick overview, our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/weather-torquay\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torquay weather guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gives a better picture of what to expect through the seasons.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The marina sits in a sheltered spot, although once you pass the headland the sea state picks up. Meadfoot can feel livelier, and the movement becomes more noticeable as you work toward Brixham. It\u2019s a short run with good views and a harbour that\u2019s easy to stop in if you want food or a break from the water. South of the town there are quieter anchorages, but some areas have seagrass protection, so keep an eye on the guidance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head west and you reach the River Dart, which suits slower cruising with plenty of sheltered stretches. Keep going past Start Point and the Salcombe Estuary opens up with calmer water once you\u2019re through the entrance. For longer routes, the marina\u2019s position works well if you\u2019re planning to cross the Channel to Brittany or the Channel Islands.<\/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-ac1b947 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ac1b947\" 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-7d98157 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d98157\" 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\">Plan Your Time Around Torquay Marina with Fresh Escapes\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32b40fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32b40fc\" 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&#8217;re exploring Torbay, Torquay Marina is a solid place to begin. It\u2019s simple to reach and stays sheltered when the weather shifts. There\u2019s always movement on the pontoons, so you never feel like you\u2019re standing in an empty corner of the seafront. Spend a bit of time here and you start to understand why people use it as their base.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can wander the pier for the views or settle by the harbour with a drink. If you\u2019re heading out on the water, it works well as a starting point for the coastline on either side of the bay.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Fresh Escapes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers luxurious homestays close by, including seafront apartments, larger family houses and quieter coastal options. If you&#8217;re putting a trip together, you can see what\u2019s available and book directly through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh Escapes website. <\/span><\/a><\/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-e064921 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e064921\" 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-46323d19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-grid\" data-id=\"46323d19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"grid.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"its--row alojamientos-recomendados\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"alojamientos-recomendados-container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/rentals\/apartment-paignton-quayside-view-443876.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"width: 23%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"apartamento-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"imagen_recomendados\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crs.avantio.com\/fotos\/2\/1694084435cc745bc5d1d546b430edf7da5fea3372\/big1719043806b76f414723d868c7bc3a826a333b134f.jpg\" alt=\"Quayside View \u2013 Stylish Harbourfront Apartment in Paignton, Devon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ubicacion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot icono-mapa\"><\/i><span class=\"ubicacion-texto\">Paignton - 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South West England - Devon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<H4 class=\"titulo-alojamiento\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTwo Guns - Stylish town house with stunning river views\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/H4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"precio-alojamiento\">From <span class=\"precio\">326.00\u20ac<\/span> per night<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\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-7e3a8e1d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e3a8e1d\" 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-41f99ea6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41f99ea6\" 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\">H2 title<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30227eee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30227eee\" 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>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.<\/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-568a99ab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"568a99ab\" 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-34e4d6d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"34e4d6d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"66\" class=\"elementor elementor-66\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48d45a7d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"48d45a7d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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