Brixham is
the smallest of the three towns that make up the holiday
region of Torbay. It has over
22 miles
of coastline to
explore. Entertainments close by include Churston go carts,
Broadsands beach,
Goodrington theme park with Quay West
water rides, Woodlands park and Cayman short hole golf to
name but a few. Dartmouth and England's oldest town Totnes
are a short bus or car ride away and both
Paignton & Torquay
are within easy commuting distance. Brixham is famous for
its fresh fish and the
town is host to a number of fish
restaurants and eateries.
It has a number of beaches including Breakwater Beach
located near the harbour, this is a pebbly beach,
ideal
shallow paddling for the kids, going out to deeper water for
scuba diving. A beachside restaurant,
which serves A La
Carte seafood amongst other dishes (open evenings too, great
views), and a beach
cafe for takeaway snacks, etc. This is a
popular beach for diving activities. There is a decent sized
car
park right by the beach. There is a lovely cove at Mansands beach, which is gained from Higher Brixham
you
will have to leave your car at the top of the cliffs and
walk down to the beach and there is a
picturesque cove at Scababbacombe beach - this is part nudist (the far end).
Again, you need to leave the
car at the top of the cliffs
and walk. There are dozens of other beaches, small and
large.
Brixham has much to offer tourists, particularly
caravanners.