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English Riviera - Brixham - Paignton - Torquay - English Riviera
"A Tourist Guide for Torbay on the English Riviera."

Weather & Tides for Torbay

view from Roundham Head
Weather for Torbay
Goodrington Sands & Rock Garden
Tides for Torbay
Torquay Harbour
Dartmoor Webcam

Renowned for its healthful climate, the bay has earned the nickname of the English Riviera, and due to the mild climate Torbay Palm trees are a common sight along the coast.

The cabbage tree Cordyline australis, sometimes referred to as "the Torbay palm" is endemic to New Zealand and thrives in the mild climate of Torbay; it tolerates coldish weather rather well during winter, because of this it is often planted by people wishing to give a tropical, exotic look to their yards or gardens. The overall visual effect is said by many to create a view reminiscent of a palm tree, and is used as the official symbol of Torbay, the English Riviera.

The English Riviera — Brixham — Goodrington — Paignton — Torquay — The English Riviera