Torquay is a coastal town of the United Kingdom, belonging to Torbay administrative area, in the fascinating county of Devon. It’s situated on the English Channel, approximately 35 kilometres south of Exeter and 61 km north-east of Plymouth, bordering on the near town of Paignton in the western pa read more
rt of the bay. It’s the third urban settlement for number of residents in Devon. If Torbay area, of which Torquay occupies a third, were recognised as a single entity, the town would turn out to be the 45th town in the United Kingdom. During the summer, the population reaches a peak of 200,000 inhabitants. Originally its economy was based on fishing and agriculture, but since the beginning of the 19th century, tourism started to thrive due to the advantageous position on the sea. collapse