Salcombe, known to some as the English Riviera is coastal town is located in south Devon and is one of the prettiest towns. With it’s thriving harbour, countryside views and stunning golden sandy beaches, it is a popular choice for holidays; Be it day trips, weekend getaways or longer!
Things to do
There’s always things to do in this British town. Have a read at the top things to do in Salcombe below.
Salcombe Sensations
- Salcombe Dairy – Ice-cream. Not just ice-cream, but award winning ice-cream/sorbets and frozen yoghurt to enjoy. Made with natural colouring and flavourings, gluten free and egg free! All made in a little factory perched behind sunny Salcombe’s harbour, go grab yourself a cone or two.
- Seafood– some of the freshest fish is locally caught for you to enjoy at any of Salcombe’s local restaurants. Don’t miss out on trying the famous Salcombe crab!
- Salcombe Gin- If you’re a gin lover, you’ll find a love affair with Salcombe’s very own award winning gin!
Boutique Shops – Salcombe is lined with loads of beautiful quirky boutique shops, art galleries and gift shops located on Fore Street. If you like getting something quite unique that is not on the standard online midnight shop…then you will love to have a good look around. Definitely plan in some time to have a spend up.
Water sports – There are plenty of water sport activities to take advantage of here in Salcombe. From sailing, kayaking, surfing or paddle boarding – you will find it, it’s a water sports haven!
Salcombe Crabfest – If you visit Salcombe in April/May, be sure to experience the well known celebration of crabfest which brings famous chefs to celebrate the delicious local seafood. Especially the well known brown crab caught by the Salcombe fleet just off the South Devon coast. It is known for being one of the best in the world!
Salcombe Distilling Company – For a different day trip out, have a tour round Salcombe’s award winning gin distillery. Taste and take home your favourite flavours or book onto their Gin school for a truly in depth experience.
Best Beaches
Salcombe is known for having the best beaches in England, with sparkling seas and unspoilt sands it’s really quite beautiful. Whether you want a picturesque hidden gem, some family fun with the dog, a secluded cove for the day or a beach to try out your water sports – there is a beach for you in Salcombe.
North Sands – The closest beach to Salcombe town is North Sands, a stroll away from the town centre is where you’ll find this popular family beach, with shallow water making it a perfect beach for paddling and swimming safely. It is also a dog friendly beach, therefore, your fury friends are more than welcome to enjoy the day out with you. If you feel peckish – there are plenty of cafes near by, so take your pick!
South Sands – A short ferry ride from Whitestrand Quay is the beach known for water sports, South Sands. ‘Sea Kayak Salcombe’ provides Kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more to hire. Dogs are allowed however, unfortunately not throughout the months of May-September…probably best with all those water sport activities going on.
East Portlemouth Beach – Salcombe ferry goes straight over to East Portlemouth Ferry, dropping you right off at your destination. It has a series of sandy coves perfect for sunbathing and is also a dog friendly beach with some great facilities close by.
Mill Bay – If you’re a rock-pool enthusiast, you will love Mill Bay. Plus, you can bring the dog and there is a small car park for those who would rather drive to the beach than take the ferry. This big sandy beach is great for spreading out. One of the best ways to get over to Mill Bay is by the East Portlemouth ferry and then a short walk down the coastline.
Sunny Cove Beach – A 10 minute walk from Mill Bay will find you at the Sunny Cove. It is a beautiful sandy beach with relatively gentle waves. It’s quiet, with not much around making it perfect for those who want a bit of a seclusion.
Food & Drink
After you’ve read “Salcombe Sensations”. Here’s a few restaurants and bars to tantalise those taste buds.
The Winking Prawn – One of the most famous beach cafes in Salcombe. Known for its delicious BBQ goodies. Enjoy fresh seafood and a lovely view of the coastline.
The Crab Shed – Located on The Fish Quay this is a great spot for a seafood lover to grab some lunch.
Island Street Bar & Grill– Burgers, Steaks and BBQ ribs? Yeah. Come to this waterfront Bar & Grill.
Cranch’s Sweet Shop – This old-fashioned family business has been selling the good stuff since 1986 on Fore Street. Packaged in those traditionally cute pink & white striped paper bags. From boiled sweets to toffees; I’ll bet they have what childhood sweet you’re looking for.
Nightlife
Salcombe’s nightlife scene is more about the good old classic British pubs and a few bars.
The Ferry Inn – Placed right on the water’s edge (making it a great spot to sip on a few drinks). You can overlook a perfect sunset while watching the waves gently drench the sands below or perch on a bar stool inside, with it’s lovely exposed brick and warm log fireplace. Keeping you toasty in those autumnal/winter months.
Victoria Inn – This multi-award winning, classic Devon pub found down Fore Street is worth a visit. The interior includes wooden tables, rustic slate flooring and a large beer garden, essential for those summer nights.
Island Street Bar & Grill – I’ve mentioned this Bar & Grill before. Whilst having some great grilled grub, they also have live music every weekend and happy hour 2-4-1 cocktails every Friday!
Transportation
Ferry Service – There are four ferry services in operation throughout Salcombe. East Portlemouth (available all year round), Kingsbridge (available May to September), South Sands (available Easter to October) & Dartmouth (available May to September).
Boat Hire– If you’d like to go on your own adventure, you can always hire a boat from Whitestrand. Spend the day at the beach, go fishing or just go for a nice scenic float around the coves.
Taxi – In Salcombe, I would advise you to pre-book your taxis when you can, as there isn’t a designated taxi rank available. Some of the best that I personally found helpful were:-
1. Salcombe Taxis: 07938 470600
2. Totally Taxis: 07542 626545
3. 24/7 Taxis Kingsbridge & Salcombe: 07946 322824
Park and Ride– Salcombe’s park and ride bus service is a great way to get around the town. Located on Bonfire Hill with an adult single ticket costing Ā£1.10, and a return of Ā£1.70.
Explore The Cause
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) provide a 24-hour rescue service in the UK and Ireland, and have seasonal lifeguards to look after people on busy beaches. They have a Flood Rescue Team which helps those affected by flooding.
Their Community Safety teams explain the risks and share safety knowledge with anyone going out to sea or to the coast by influencing, supervising and educating people of the dangers that could occur.
They have an international team which work with like-minded organisations to help tackle drowning in communities at risk all around the world.
There are many ways to donate to this worthy cause, follow the link below to do so: Donate
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