Torquay is the gem of the English Riviera on the South Devon Coast and has been one of the UK's top destinations for coastal holidays since Victorian Times.

Benefiting from its famously mild climate the town nestles among seven green hills, from where grand Victorian villas and terraces look out over wide expanse of Torbay.

This Devon town was the birthplace and home of internationally- renowned crime writer Agatha Christie, and is steeped in history, from the historic caves of Kents Cavern, to the World War II slipways at Beacon Quay.

Torquay's waterfront is the natural focus for the town. The seafront gardens, palm-lined promenade and harbour with its marina conjure up images of the South of France. There are plenty of pavement cafes, pubs, restaurants and nightlife in the town with good quality shops and a host of attractions to suit every interest.

Further afield there are 22 miles of coastline, cliffs, coves and beaches and some of the best walks in the South West of England. Opportunities abound for all manner of watersports - surfing, swimming, diving, sailing, angling and more.

The natural crescent shape of the bay ensure stunning views can be seen over the English Channel, along the 40 miles of Lyme Bay to Portland Bill or inland towards the Tors of Dartmoor.

Torquay is also an ideal base from which to visit Dartmouth, Totnes, Exeter and Plymouth.

A small fishing village until the early 19th Century, Paignton started to become known as a seaside resort after the arrival of Brunel's railway in the late 1800s.

Neatly situated between its neighbours, Torquay and Brixham, Paignton is one of the three towns of Torbay that make up the English Riviera. Famous for its long, sandy award-winning beaches, colorful beach huts and a lively, bustling pier, Paignton is a classic family-friendly seaside resort.

If you're looking for attractions to entertain the kids then Paignton is ideal. There's award-winning Paignton Zoo on your doorstep plus the amazing Quay West Water park. You can visit the model village in Babbacombe and historic Kents Cavern. If you fancy stepping back in time why not take the steam railway to beautiful Kingswear & Dartmouth just round the coast.

There are also plenty of opportunities to while away a few hours over a long lunch at one of the many pubs and restaurants enjoying the amazing views on out to sea.

And if you're feeling a bit more energetic look out for the old harbour where you can arrange water sports including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, waterskiing, jet-skiing, kite-surfing, sea-fishing and more.

Paignton is also the ideal base for visiting local towns like Dartmouth, Totnes & Torquay or even visiting the beautiful wilderness of Dartmoor.

A small fishing village until the early 19th Century, Paignton started to become known as a seaside resort after the arrival of Brunel's railway in the late 1800s.

Neatly situated between its neighbours, Torquay and Brixham, Paignton is one of the three towns of Torbay that make up the English Riviera. Famous for its long, sandy award-winning beaches, colorful beach huts and a lively, bustling pier, Paignton is a classic family-friendly seaside resort.

If you're looking for attractions to entertain the kids then Paignton is ideal. There's award-winning Paignton Zoo on your doorstep plus the amazing Quay West Water park. You can visit the model village in Babbacombe and historic Kents Cavern. If you fancy stepping back in time why not take the steam railway to beautiful Kingswear & Dartmouth just round the coast.

There are also plenty of opportunities to while away a few hours over a long lunch at one of the many pubs and restaurants enjoying the amazing views on out to sea.

And if you're feeling a bit more energetic look out for the old harbour where you can arrange water sports including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, waterskiing, jet-skiing, kite-surfing, sea-fishing and more.

Paignton is also the ideal base for visiting local towns like Dartmouth, Totnes & Torquay or even visiting the beautiful wilderness of Dartmoor.