Torquay is also set along a coastline renowned for its beaches, having no fewer than nine popular beaches. The high standards of water quality and beach facilities mean that many carry coveted awards. The nine main beaches of Torquay, a string of nine beautiful beaches and coves stretched out along the palm lined coast, are as follows:
Maidencombe Beach
Watcombe Beach
Oddicombe Beach
Babbacombe Beach
Anstey's Cove
Meadfoot Beach
Torre Abbey Sands
Corbyn Sands
