Salcombe is the most southerly seaside town in Devon and its sheltered waters at the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary make it one of the South West's best loved sailing centres. Salcombe has everything from beaches, coastal walks and water sports to interesting shops, tucked away in side streets, and wide choice of pubs and restaurants. The history of the town from its days as a ship building and fishing port is well presented in the Salcombe Maritime Museum. The busy marine town is still home to a sizeable fishing fleet.

Salcombe's mild climate is due to its southerly location, sheltered from the prevailing winds by rolling countryside. It sits, nestled on the edge of a ria coastline of flooded ancient river valleys, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, amid award winning beaches and Heritage Coast. The town is the area centre for the surrounding village communities of Thurlestone, Hope Cove, Bolberry and Soar while East Portlemouth, on the other side of the ria known as the Kingsbridge Estuary, is only a short passenger ferry ride away.

The climate is so mild that, in some gardens alongside the estuary, citrus trees bear fruit. Local producers take advantage of the local climate to grow a range of foods from traditional seasonal vegetables to grape vines and chilli peppers. Many local restaurants use this produce along with the local speciality of locally caught fish and shellfish to offer a gourmet's delight to diners.

Salcombe TIC
Market Street
Salcombe
TQ8 8DE