Torquay at the heart of the English Riviera may not have the St Tropez super yachts or the celebrity of Cannes, but it is still held by many as the most glamorous and famous of the West Country resorts. With enough palm trees and balmy summer days to give it a continental atmosphere, stylish Torquay remains a sought-after destination for UK coach holidays.
Torquay holidays by coach
Once the place to frolic in Victorian times, the resort consequently combines modern facilities with the elegance of times gone by. To add to it, there's also a sophisticated air and the varied scenery of the spectacular Tor Bay. Coach holidays to Torquay might mean spending your days lounging on a Torquay Coast beach, moseying along the palm-studded promenade, daydreaming at a pavement cafe or improving your knowledge of Agatha Christie, Torquay's most famous resident, at the Torquay Museum. Wander to Torquay's international marina to marvel at yachts or peer into the windows of ritzy gin palaces and in the evening, enjoy a drawn-out meal on the waterfront and catch Torquay's renowned coastal illuminations.
- Agatha Christie connoisseurs won't want to miss Torquay Museum during a Torquay short break. Showcasing interesting regional finds, pottery and paintings, Devon's oldest established museum also contains personal photographs and memorabilia belonging to the mystery novelist.