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Breakwater beach
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About
Breakwater beach is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 10th place out of 19 beaches in the Torbay region The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is 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 partially crowded during the high season.
Breakwater 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. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
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.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Goodrington beach, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Beach overall scores
Breakwater beach is located in Torbay within Brixham, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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
"A great spot for a leisurely stroll with your family and furry friends, this beach offers a small, pristine stretch of sand and a conveniently located cafe. However, it's worth noting that it can get quite windy as you make your way towards the lighthouse."
Chris Carter
"It's a beautiful spot to visit and go for a swim nearby. There's a fantastic walk of about half a mile each way to the lighthouse at the end of the breakwater. The beach is pleasant, but it's quite pebbly, so it's advisable to wear swim shoes. The facilities are good (hopefully they won't be overly developed) and there's an online webcam to check the conditions before your v..."
Gavin Stone
User reviews
"A great spot for a leisurely stroll with your family and furry friends, this beach offers a small, pristine stretch of sand and a conveniently located cafe. However, it's worth noting that it can get quite windy as you make your way towards the lighthouse."
Chris Carter
"It's a beautiful spot to visit and go for a swim nearby. There's a fantastic walk of about half a mile each way to the lighthouse at the end of the breakwater. The beach is pleasant, but it's quite pebbly, so it's advisable to wear swim shoes. The facilities are good (hopefully they won't be overly developed) and there's an online webcam to check the conditions before your v..."
Gavin Stone
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What to do in Breakwater beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Breakwater 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 Breakwater beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Breakwater 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
- Quayside Hotel Brixh...• 7 min walk
- Lucky Boat• 11 min walk
- Berry Head Hotel• 12 min walk
- K’ohana• 3.4km
Attractions
- Golden Hind Museum S...• 8 min walk
- Battery Gardens• 15 min walk
- Brixham Battery• 15 min walk
- Berry Head Lighthous...• 21 min walk
Transport
- EXT• 38km
- Town Square (Stand C...• 10 min walk
- Churston• 3.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Breakwater beach?
The beachline of Breakwater beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Breakwater beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Breakwater beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Breakwater beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Breakwater beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Breakwater beach 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.
Is the Breakwater 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Breakwater beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Breakwater beach?
The bar is located right on the Breakwater beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Quayside Hotel Brixham is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Breakwater beach?
There are 1153 places to stay in the Breakwater beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Breakwater beach include:
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How far is the Breakwater beach from parking?
The Breakwater 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 Breakwater beach?
There are 4 attractions near Breakwater beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Golden Hind Museum Ship located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Breakwater beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Breakwater 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?
Breakwater beach (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Breakwater beach (Torbay) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Breakwater beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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