Discover Devon

Devon is a county in southwest England. It encompasses sandy beaches, fossil cliffs, medieval towns and moorland national parks. The English Riviera is a series of picturesque, south-coast harbour towns including Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. The South West Coast Path follows the coastline, taking in the towering cliffs of the northern Exmoor Coast and rock formations on the fossil-rich southern Jurassic Coast.

Devon is a county of great beauty, history, culture and contrast, with a huge choice of intriguing places to explore and experience.

It boasts two coastlines, two National Parks, five areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO Geopark, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It also has two cities, bustling market towns and numerous pretty villages; hundreds of beaches ranging from tiny secluded coves to long stretches of golden sand; ancient geology and fascinating histories as well as leading-edge art, technology and places of learning.