Torquay

Torquay in Devon is the most treasured part of the area known as ‘the English Riviera’, and is often referred to ‘the Queen of the Riviera’. Cosmopolitan, ancient and beautiful, Torquay is perhaps the UK at its very best.

Kents Cavern is not only one of the most popular tourist destinations in Torquay, but perhaps one of the finest in the country. These prehistoric caves have revealed more of Palaeolithic Britain than any other site, and continue to inspire and amaze to this day. Guided tours around the two-million-year old caves run all year round, and ‘ghost walks’ are held during the evenings of the summer months.

For a taste of modern glamour in Torquay, the area’s nine beaches more than satisfy. The Victorian villas and terraces that line the cliffs and afford fantastic views of the beaches make for wonderful holiday homes; and each of the beaches is sandy, swimming is considered safe and all are extremely popular with tourists – with BBC Coast 2007 declaring the sand the best in the country with which to build sandcastles!

Torquay boasts a phenomenal range of city hotels, cheap accommodation and discount hotels. All the major UK hotel chains are represented here, and there are numerous cheap hotels and hotel and spa complexes ideally situated for access to the beaches. As a popular destination for families, Torquay is also well-stocked with child-friendly hotels, and more than one discount hotel that is well loved by those looking for vibrant nightlife.

The Infotel online accommodation directory has listings for all the best UK hotels, including those to be found in Torquay. The online hotel bookings system makes finding a cheap hotel in Torquay easier and cheaper, by detailing all relevant special offers for each city hotel. Bookings can also be made over the phone by speaking to an Infotel advisor.