Brixham

A picturesque fishing town at the southern end of the cresent that forms Torbay.

The narrow streets of the town lead you through a fine array of colour-washed houses to the bustling harbour, surrounded by shops selling tourist memrobilia and refreshments, as well as locally caught fish. 

In 1688 William of Orange landed here to take the crown of England, marked by a statue in the Harbour. Up until the 1920's the port had a thriving wooden sailing trawler fleet with hundreds of boats.

Today Brixham is still at the forefront of Britain's Fishing Industry, sheltered by walls of the Outer Harbour, providing a safe anchor for the yachts in the marina.

Brixham has a Napoleonic fort at Berry Head which gives excellent views over the whole bay. Spectacular on a summers night with views to the lights of Torquay and Paignton.

Berry Head has stunning cliff top walks, with vast colonies of seabirds and stunning views. The underlying limestone topology of the area creates an environment ideal for several rare species of flora.

Holiday Torquay 2006.

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