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A guide to the beaches and coves you might like to visit during your stay in Devon

Devon has hundreds of beaches and coves, which attract locals and visitors alike. The county boasts two long coastlines - the north facing the Atlantic and the south the English Channel. Here, we highlight some of the most popular beaches in Devon.

Devon's beaches are one of the reasons why the county is so popular among visitors.

Thousands of holidaymakers come to Devon every year to enjoy the coast - while those of us who live here can enjoy it all year round. In 2005, Devon was awarded 11 Blue Flags. The award of a European Blue Flag is a symbol of high environmental standards as well as good sanitary and safety facilities.

If you're wondering why there are none in East Devon, it's simply because the local council doesn't participate in the Blue Flag scheme.

The county also has dozens of beaches in the Marine Conservation Society's Good Beach Guide.

The MCS tests bathing water quality for pollution and bacteria, and the beaches recommended in the guide need to pass those stringent tests.

For a list of the South West beaches on the recommended list, see the

Devon also boasts 33 Tidy Britain Seaside Awards in 2005.

This distinctive yellow and blue flag award is only given to beaches that are clean, safe well managed and have water quality that meets European legislation.

The 33 beaches in Devon are:
Bantham
Beesands
Bigbury-on-Sea
Blackpool Sands
Challaborough
Croyde Bay
Dawlish Warren
Coryton Cove, Dawlish
Hope Cove
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach
Mouthwell Sands
Putsborough Sands, Nr Braunton
Salcombe, North Sands
Salcombe, South Sands
Shaldon, Ness Cove
Slapton Sands, Torcross
Strete Gate
Teignmouth Town
Thurlestone, South Milton
Torbay, Babbacombe (new in 2005)
Torbay, Breakwater, Shoalstone
Torbay, Broadsands
Torbay, Corbyn Head
Torbay, Goodrington, South Sands
Torbay, Maidencombe
Torbay, Meadfoot
Torbay, Oddicombe
Torbay, Paignton Sands
Torbay, Preston
Torbay, St Marys Bay, Brixham
Torbay, Watcombe (new in 2005)
Westward Ho!
Woolacombe resort

A short introduction to the Market town and Antiques centre of Honiton Devon

Honiton, the 'gateway' to Devon and Cornwall, stands on the main road & rail route to London and Exeter.

A pleasant residential and market town, Honiton is world famous both for its lace products and the unique hand painted pottery produced here.

The visitor to this friendly town will be delighted at the number and variety of antique shops and could while away many hours browsing through them.

Honiton's vibrant street market Each Tuesday and Saturday, Honiton has market stalls lining each side of the broad main street.

You can buy such diverse items as clothing, electrical goods, books and paintings, as well as antiques and bric-a-brac. With the addition of local garden centre products, the end result is a colourful vibrant display. The local museum has a wealth of artefacts from Honiton's colourful past, situated on the high street next to St. Paul's church it's certainly worth a visit. Honiton, the 'gateway' to Devon and Cornwall, stands on the main road & rail route to London and Exeter.

A pleasant residential and market town, Honiton is world famous both for its lace products and the unique hand painted pottery produced here.

The visitor to this friendly town will be delighted at the number and variety of antique shops and could while away many hours browsing through them.