Torquay is a town south of Exeter, and is part of Torbay in Devon. It has unitary authority over the area and adjoins the nearby town of Paignton. In fact, Torquay is the third largest populated settlement in all of Devon. The economy of this area is traditionally based on agriculture and fishing, but ever […]
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Torquay, Devon was no mystery for Agatha Christie
For those who don’t know, Torquay is a seaside town in Torbay, Devon, in the splendid South West corner of England. Only two communities in Devon are larger than the coastal town, which can be found North East of Plymouth and South of Exeter, and extremely close to the well-known, although much smaller, town of […]
Head for the English Riviera instead of the French for your next holiday
In the south-west corner of the United Kingdom, you will find what is known as the English Riviera. This is a part of the country which has an incredibly beautiful coastline, as well as many stunning beaches. It also enjoys a mild climate through most of the year and its most notable destination is Torquay. […]