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Babbacombe beach
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About
Babbacombe beach is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 18th place out of 19 beaches in the Torbay region The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Babbacombe beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. Daily boat rental service is located nearby.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Maidencombe beach, which has a rating of 8.1.
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Beach overall scores
Babbacombe beach is located in Torbay within Torquay, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"I had a great time at Babbacombe Beach. The coast is free for all, which is wonderful, and there are beach restaurants and toilets, which are a great convenience. The natural shade is great, and the water is crystal turquoise. The bottom is rocky, but it's partly protected from waves, which is nice. Overall, a very enjoyable experience."
Samanta Winther
"I still didn't had opportunity to visit Babbacombe beach, but my friends did, and they have only positive experience. Everything was fine and not so expensive."
Bojan Rakic
User reviews
"I had a great time at Babbacombe Beach. The coast is free for all, which is wonderful, and there are beach restaurants and toilets, which are a great convenience. The natural shade is great, and the water is crystal turquoise. The bottom is rocky, but it's partly protected from waves, which is nice. Overall, a very enjoyable experience."
Samanta Winther
"I still didn't had opportunity to visit Babbacombe beach, but my friends did, and they have only positive experience. Everything was fine and not so expensive."
Bojan Rakic
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Maidencombe 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Maidencombe 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand
Paignton 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Paignton 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Exmouth 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Slapton 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Bantham 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Mothecombe 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Blackpool 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Strete Gate 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
East Portlemouth 1.1 km
What to do in Babbacombe beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Babbacombe beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Babbacombe beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Babbacombe beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Babbacombe Inn• 4 min walk
- The Divers Arms• 4 min walk
- Angels• 4 min walk
- Babbacombe Bay Cafe• 5 min walk
Attractions
- Babbacombe Cliff Rai...• 9 min walk
- Long Quarry Point• 12 min walk
- Babbacombe Model Vil...• 12 min walk
- St Mary's Church• 16 min walk
Transport
- EXT• 29.2km
- Hampton Avenue• 11 min walk
- Torre• 2.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Babbacombe beach?
The Babbacombe beach is mostly covered with rocks. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Babbacombe beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Babbacombe beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Babbacombe beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Babbacombe beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Babbacombe beach is partially protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Babbacombe beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Babbacombe beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Babbacombe beach?
The bar is located right on the Babbacombe beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Babbacombe Inn is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Babbacombe beach?
There are 1062 places to stay in the Babbacombe beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Babbacombe beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Babbacombe beach from parking?
The Babbacombe beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Babbacombe beach?
There are 4 attractions near Babbacombe beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Babbacombe Cliff Railway located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Babbacombe beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Babbacombe beach is July. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
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