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There's plenty to do and see
Walking Miles of walks including the South West Coastal Path, Dartmoor and river walks.
Sailing Bring your dinghy or motor boat or hire one down here. There are miles of river and the sea to explore.
Swimming and beaches Torbay has many beautiful beaches.
Paignton is one of the finest resorts in the country with safe beaches, warm climate and central for those wishing to visit other parts of Devon including, Torquay, Brixham and Dartmouth.
Goodrington Sands. At the heart of the Quaywest resort and minutes from Paignton, this large sandy beach is well served with excellent facilities including Ski West. You can spend the day, water skiing, wake boarding or take an exhilerating trip on a speed boat, in a ringo or just relax on a pedalo. Quay West Beach Resort is just behind Goodrington's long sandy beach, you will find the exciting and entertaining world of Quaywest. At its heart is a fantastic open air water park and grand prix go-karts.
www.skiwest.co.uk Broadsands. A large, beautiful mainly sandy beach conveniently located for walks along the costal path.
Elberry Cove. 10 minutes walk from Broadsands, this sheltered, pebbly cove has deep water making it popular with water-skiers.
Exploring Try wandering around Paignton and beyond, explore the harbourside, the shops, restaurants, bars, the shops, and much much more.
Going further afield You can ramble across the wilds of Dartmoor National Park, see the Dartmoor Ponies, visit places of interest such as Widdecombe in the Moor.
Paignton, Torquay and Brixham also offer a rich diversity of places to eat out, theme bars and Nightclubs to suit all tastes.
Totnes and Dartington Hall are less than 30 minutes away. Totnes is an Elizabethan river town with an ancient castle. The beauty of Dartington Hall with it's glorious gardens and world famous arts and music activities makes this an essential place to visit.
Dartmouth, Dartmoor, Salcombe, Exeter and Plymouth can all be reached easily.
Paignton Zoo is only a mile mile away and there are river and sea cruises and steam train trips nearby. Torquay has Kents Cavern and a large model village among other attractions and there is a go kart track on the way to the delightful fishing port of Brixham.
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