South Sands in Salcombe is a stunning beach located in the mouth of an estuary, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South Devon. It is an unspoilt beach with soft sand and clear seas, offering visitors the perfect ingredients for a family seaside holiday. The beach is also part of a cove, which makes it a sheltered spot from the sea winds, and it provides a little sun trap if you want to lie back and soak up the rays.
For those looking for a more active downtime, South Sands has many activities available. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy canoeing, catamaran sailing, wind surfing, and dinghy sailing close to the beach. If you want to explore the local shipwrecks, you can even hire scuba diving equipment. Powerboat and sailing courses are also available, but if you prefer to enjoy the sea without churning up the foam, South Sands is also home to a colourful passenger ferry that operates a shuttle service between the beach and Whitestrand Quay in Salcombe.
Visitors with mobility restrictions won't have problems accessing the beach, as there are disabled access points nearby. Car parks are also available close to the beach. If you're feeling peckish or want to relax after a day in the sun, Salcombe has a wide range of restaurants, bars, and cafes, all offering locally sourced food.