Torquay Activities

Water Sports With 22 miles of beautiful coastline, watersports play a large part in the numerous leisure activities available to visitors. When visiting Torquay, within a few miles you'll be able to enjoy a multitude of water sports; safe diving with both BSAC and PADI diving schools, sailing, with dinghies and "cats" for hire, plus sailing instruction if needed. Fishing with from shore and charter boat (all harbour areas) is very popular, with some great catches this year.
Cycling If you want get closer to Devon’s countryside and rugged coastline but don’t have the stamina for day long hikes, why not get on your bike? There are at least three or four cycle shops in Torbay that hire out bikes if you don’t have your own.
Theatre Breaks There is a good choice of Theatres and Shows to choose from in Torbay. The Princess Theatre on the seafront plays host to a variety of well known shows throughout the year, where as Babbacombe Theatre is also a popular choice. The location really is something special with a cliff top promenade enjoying stunning panoramic views out to sea. The restaurants and cafes lining the promenade give Babbacombe a continental feel and make the ideal place to stop for a pre or post-show drink.
Fishing There is an abundance of fishing in Torbay and many different species can be a caught using the right tackle at the right spot. Some of the favourite spots include Princess Pier, Hopes Nose, Babbacombe Pier and Thunder Hole. Why not charter a boat to go out fishing on? There's wreck fishing, deep sea fishing, specimen hunting and even shark fishing!