South Devon Holiday Brochure


South Devon Holiday Brochure
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South Devon Holiday Brochure

Welcome to South Devon – a great UK destination for short or long breaks at any time of year - and right on your doorstep.

South Devon’s scenery and climate have made the area a favoured destination for the past 250 years. Over that time, much has changed, yet much of the character and many of the local traditions have remained. The coast and countryside are still extraordinarily beautiful, which is why more than two thirds of South Devon is carefully protected as a national asset - either in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or as part of the Dartmoor National Park. The care taken of the environment is reflected in the approach to tourism too. There’s no better way to enjoy a green holiday than in South Devon, where there are more green businesses than anywhere else in the country.

The climate in the southwest is a key factor in the success of the region as a tourist destination. The summers are long and warm and the winters here are milder than elsewhere in the UK. The mild climate has encouraged the growth of a huge variety of small food and drink producers too and a great many of the pubs and restaurants source their ingredients locally.

South Devon has some of the most beautiful beaches in the country – from tiny sheltered coves to great sweeps of golden sands and long stretches of pebbles and shingle. Many of the beaches have been entered for awards and have passed tough tests to prove that they are also some of the safest and cleanest.

The coastal region is characterised by a number of river estuaries that attract migratory and other birds. The Exe estuary in particular is an important stopping off site for many birds and both the great sand spit which forms Dawlish Warren and the freshwater Slapton Ley, are havens for wildlife. At Prawle, on the southernmost tip of Devon, is the last UK refuge of the cirl bunting. The Teign and the Avon estuaries are renowned for the quality of their mussels and oysters, whilst the Dart estuary, often described as “the most beautiful in all England”, has acted as a magnet to sailors for centuries. The coastline elsewhere is of equal splendour - in fact the entire coastal region from Kingswear to Wembury is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

The countryside away from the coast is shaped by the small farms that dominate the landscape and is dotted with delightful small towns, villages and hamlets. As you move further away from the coast, you climb steadily into Dartmoor - a vast open area of granite tors, and a host of archaeological features to fire the imagination, including the only recorded granite railway in the world. The scenery here is dramatic and if you enjoy wild, wide-open spaces, then a visit to Dartmoor is a must.
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County: Devon

Website: http://www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk



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