A seaside resort in south England, Torquay is one of the earliest inhabited areas judged by the Paleolithic era items discovered there.

Despite changes in tourism trends with more citizens opting for vacations abroad, Torquay still remains a popular short stay destination.

Torquay is noted for its many beaches and their water quality, and has been called the "English Riviera."

Attractions in Torquay

Babbacombe Model Village

Living Coasts - marine animal and bird exhibits

Kents Cavern - Stone Age excavations

Oldway Mansion - lesser scale version of Versailles Palace's Hall of Mirrors

Torquay Museum - natural history depository established circa 1845