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Oyster Cove is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 15th place out of 19 beaches in the Torbay region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & pebble cover, so you don't need 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, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Oyster Cove coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Preston Sands, which has a rating of 7.7.
Oyster Cove is located in Torbay within Paignton, 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Paignton 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand
Paignton 0.5 km
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, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Slapton 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Exmouth 0.5 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
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 Oyster Cove. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Oyster Cove 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.
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Oyster Cove has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Oyster Cove, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Oyster Cove does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are some boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
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.
The following features add extra points:
Oyster Cove can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Oyster Cove.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Waterside Grill is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
There are 1235 places to stay in the Oyster Cove area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Oyster Cove include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Oyster Cove has no parking spot.
There are 4 attractions near Oyster Cove that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Fairy Cove located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Oyster Cove 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.
Oyster Cove (Torbay) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Oyster Cove (Torbay) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
St. Ives 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Bournemouth 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Old Hartley 5.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Newquay 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
St. Levan 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Newquay 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Margate 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue water
Hastings 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
West Lulworth 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Eastbourne 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Folkestone 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue water, Fine pebbles bottom
Rottingdean 1.2 km
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