South Devon Area Guide

Whatever you love doing, however you relax; you can find your happy place in South Devon

If you’re looking for a place to unwind or get your pulse racing, want beautiful landscape, fantastic things to do, attractions, events and amazing food at your finger tips, South Devon is the perfect destination for you.

Unwind

With unspoilt coast and countryside all around, the landscape of South Devon is the perfect backdrop for a relaxing escape.

Take a stroll around some of the many historical sites scattered across the region or relax and watch the world go by and enjoy the views, sample some wonderful fresh local food or be pampered at a luxury spa, spot wildlife in one of the many nature reserves or spend an afternoon shopping, South Devon really has something for everyone.

Explore

With 3 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a World Heritage Coast, a National Park, over 125 miles of stunning coastline, acres of unspoilt countryside, two vibrant cities and an amazing mixture of coastal and rural towns and villages, South Devon encompasses the very best the country has to offer.

If you look at a map you will see the South Devon coastline runs from Seaton to Plymouth and offers some of the UK’s best beaches, with breath-taking sandy expanses, stunning secluded coves, rugged historic cliffs and lively coastal resorts. The landscape is totally unique and no two beaches are the same.

From the rolling countryside, to the wilderness of Dartmoor National Park and the undulating hills of the countryside around Tiverton to the winding river valleys leading to the coast, this diverse landscape is peppered with an array of towns and villages from quaint, traditional, rural communities, diverse waterside market towns such as Salcombe, Dartmouth, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Teignmouth and Dawlish to vibrant city centres such as Plymouth and Exeter, all offering their own unique charm.

Adventure

South Devon is an adventurers paradise and the perfect destination for an action packed break.

With everything from watersports, horse riding, quad biking, or a trip to the races, your days will be jam packed with excitement.

With miles of footpaths and coastal walks, cycle paths and waymarked routes criss-crossing the county cycling or walking is a great way to explore the breath-taking landscape across South Devon.

If you are looking to visit South Devon on a property search, please do get in touch with us. You may also find the South Devon Website helpful: visitsouthdevon.co.uk