Salcombe Town Guide - pg 3

Two beaches, South and North Sands are to the South of Salcombe, linked by road or regular passenger ferry to Salcombe Town. There are many facilities at each beach including Cafes, Boat Hire and Hotels. Overbecks house and Garden lies high above the beaches on the cliffs above Salcombe Bar. In summer the garden is a stunning sub-tropical rainbow of scents and sights, and the amazing backdrop of the Salcombe Estuary completes the picture. The house is partly open to the public in the form of a small museum and cafe. The rest of it makes up the Salcombe Youth Hostel.

On the Eastern Side of the estuary is East Portlemouth and its many small coves which line the foreshore, looking out on the clear, aquamarine waters of the Salcombe Estuary. The best way to acess these beaches is by passenger ferry from Salcombe - there is parking on this side of the estuary, but it is very limited, as is the capacity of the road leading to it! A ferry also runs to Kingsbridge in high season.

The coastline to the East and West of the harbour mouth gives breathtaking views, and there are numerous secluded coves and pretty beaches, such as Sunny Cove and Gara to the East and Starehole to the West. Circular walks can be completed on both sides of the estuary.

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