holidaying in devon and the south coast of england

The English Riviera! If you're looking for a resort that enjoys a warmer, more temperate climate than the rest of the UK, then Devon is the natural choice for those seeking the best of the summer sun. Devon enjoys some of the longest coastal stretches in the UK. Famous for its cream tea, the county also lays claim to what many describe as the English Riviera at Torquay and Paignton, where an profusion of zoos, nature reserves, fun parks and first class golden beaches combine to make a memorable holiday experience. Cornwall may have its crags and cliffs, its coves and its stormy smuggler magic but Devon has serenity and sophistication as sharply defined as anywhere in Mediterranean. But it’s not all deckchairs and windbreaks by any means, as there’s also an abundance of wildlife, with over 200 sites of special scientific interest including nature reserves and more fauna and flora than an entire season of ‘Springwatch’. Visitors might also enjoy trips to Buckfast Abbey, Dartmoor Railway, Babbacombe Model Village, Dartmoor, Buckfast Abbey, Kents Cavern and the 80 acres of ancient woodland at Canonteign Falls.