Visit Torquay

Torquay is always a lovely place to visit and within easy reach of the lovely seaside towns of Dawlish, Teignmouth, Brixham and Dartford. At the moment a lot of repaving work is going on around the harbour and so we are looking forward to visiting again when the work is completed.

Douglas United Kingdom

Torquay was once a great place to visit but it looked tired and run down now. A half empty shopping centre and an empty Debenhams where down and outs congregate at night. On the positive the local transport network is excellent.

David

Torquay is a charming English Riviera town “ quaint “ if you are Agatha Christie fan you will fall in love with it . The views from the Clif gardens above the sea is so calming and takes you to good place in your mind. The atmosphere so relaxing unthreatening so safe friendly people . The food was good . And you can spend days relaxing by sea swimming sea activities traveling to near by attractions . And the weather was perfect during my visit . The nature and trees mix of English typical and of tropical trees so healthy and thriving you forget you are in uk costal town . Torquay is so beautiful like a soothing music

Torquay was a great Base. Was last here 20 years ago. Beach is OK, next door in Paignton has better beachfront. Town centre not great but nice places to visit if you travel. Cockington Country Park, Paignton, Brixham. Buckfast Abbey is a bigger distance to travel but well worth it. Eating out varies in price.

Amanda United Kingdom

I visited Torquay (pronounced, unexpectedly tor-KEY) for a quite personal reason. It was hosting the International Agatha Christie Festival. I am now a middle aged physician, but when I was 15, her crime novels helped to improve my English, and opened doors for me in the USA, where I now work, and, I say this modestly, I thrive. My visit was my way to thank Agatha Christie for providing me with a language I love, Surely, we will visit for the 2025 festival once more. and get to know the "English Riviera" a bit more amply.

Marco United States

Torquay is like many seaside resorts. There are establishments which are thriving, and many others that are in regression or have closed. The businesses down by the harbour seem to be doing ok, but as you walk further through town you will note that many of the shops are closed/empty and there are more than a few down and outs/drug users. Torquay really needs some investment in the town centre to bring it back to life. Wetherspoons seems to do a roaring trade mainly because some of the other bars charge as much as £9 for a 250ml glass of wine. There is a good selection of restaurants and the ones we visited all served delicious food. If you enjoy walking, Torquay is a good challenge with a quite hilly terrain - take a walk to Cockington park and enjoy a little history.

John United Kingdom