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apparent from the pleasure boats that make the half-hour Torquay-Brixham trip. The voy-
age chugs from Torquay's old harbour, past marinas, packed beaches and Paignton Pier,
beside crumbling cliffs and grand Victorian hotels to the bustling fishing port of Brixham.
Several other operators work the route - competition can cause prices to dip wildly; check
out the stands lining Torquay's harbour.
English Riviera Centre
MAP
SWIMMING
GOOGLE MAP
( 01803-206345;
www.rivieracentre.co.uk
; Chestnut Ave; each session per person £9; 7am-9.30pm Mon-Sat,
9am-6pm Sat & Sun)
When the weather turns foul, the wave machine and giant flumes of the
pool at the English Riviera Centre draw the crowds. There's a sauna and steam room too.
A seven-day pass costs £15.
Festivals & Events
Torbay Week
(
www.torbayweek.co.uk
)
Now one of the most popular sailing regattas on the south coast,
Torbay Week attracts hundreds of competitors each August to take part. Racing ranges
from yachts and keel boats to dinghies. The horseshoe-shaped bay delivers plenty of vant-
age points, while funfairs ensure amusements ashore, too.
SAILING
Sleeping
Headland View
MAP
B&B
£
GOOGLE MAP
( 01803-312612;
www.headlandview.com
; 37 Babbacombe Downs Rd; s/d £57/72; )
Set high on the
cliffs at Babbacombe, this delightful terrace is peppered with subtle nautical flourishes,
from jaunty model lighthouses to boat motifs on the curtains. The wicker chairs on the
tiny balconies have grandstand views of a beautiful stretch of sea.
Seabreeze
( 01803-322429;
www.seabreezebabbacombe.co.uk
; 39 Babbacombe Downs Rd; s £55-75, d £65-85; )
The
smart rooms here are done out in cheery colours, choose from sea-themed aquamarine or
B&B
£
