| Devon is one of the most stunning counties in England | | | | streetscapes, boutique shops, reputation for good food |
| and with a magnificent coastline and extensive | | | | and stunning views overlooking the River Dart it is |
| countryside it is easy to see why it is one of the most | | | | easy to see why this is considered the 'jewel of the |
| popular holiday destinations. In particular the South | | | | South Hams'. The natural deep-water harbour has |
| Hams, which is situated in the South of Devon, offers | | | | been the driving force behind the town's history as a |
| the perfect place for a family holiday or romantic | | | | port and military centre. Accommodation here is easy |
| weekend breaks. The close proximity to the coast | | | | to find, whether it's camping, self-catering coastal |
| means that there is a variety of water-based activities, | | | | cottages or that luxury Devon hotel, there is something |
| beautiful beaches and charming coastal towns, and | | | | for everyone. The Dartmouth Castle, built in 1488 is a |
| with an abundance of accommodation from luxury | | | | must see as it is one of the most picturesquely- sited |
| hotels, camping and self-catering cottages you will be | | | | fortresses in England. |
| spoilt for choice. | | | | Salcombe |
| Coastline & Beaches | | | | Salcombe is sheltered inside the Kingsbridge Estuary |
| The South Devon coast offers the picturesque holiday | | | | and by making the streets pedestrianised it has |
| with an array of water-based activities, sandy shores, | | | | retained peace and quiet and traditional charm. It was, |
| rugged cliff tops and quaint coastal villages. Leisure | | | | and still is a nautical town and even has it's own |
| activities range from sailing, canoeing and surfing, and | | | | maritime museum. Here the streets are lined with |
| for those seeking something more adventurous why | | | | beautiful boutique shops and galleries. |
| not attempt a day kite surfing. Beaches worth visiting | | | | Kingsbridge |
| are Bantham which is a popular surfing beach, | | | | Situated at the head of the estuary, the market town |
| Blackpool Sands a good family beach and Bigbury Bay | | | | of Kingsbridge is known as the capital of the South |
| which hosts the fabulous Burgh Island which is only | | | | Hams. Sometime after the Norman Conquest, |
| accessible at low tide or by sea tractor. For those not | | | | Kingsbridge and the lands around it came into the |
| wishing to get wet, the scenic South Devon coastal | | | | possession of the Buckfast Abbey and in 1219 the |
| walking trails provide the chance to spot dolphins, seals, | | | | abbot was granted the permission to hold a market in |
| basking sharks and marine birds. | | | | the town. His monks sold their produce of honey, fruit |
| 'Must See' Towns | | | | and vegetables and there are still weekly markets with |
| Dartmouth | | | | farmers' markets held on the first Saturday of the |
| Dartmouth is one of the most breathtaking coastal | | | | month. |
| towns and with its narrow lanes, Elizabethan | | | | |