C/ Alcalde Sainz de Baranda, 43 - Bajo 6. 28009 Madrid (ESPAÑA) | Tel: +34 662 112 943 | Fax: +34 915 741 805 | info_inglesensudafrica.com
TORBAY
INGLATERRA
Torbay es una de las áreas más populares para las vacaciones en Gran Bretaña, y es fácil ver
por qué. Se puede gozar de más sol que casi en cualquier otro lugar en Gran Bretaña y posee
unas playas largas, arenosas.
Nuestra escuela fue fundada en 1984 y tiene un ambiente excelente para el aprendizaje de
idiomas. Tenemos más de treinta aulas de clase, un estudio dedicado del Internet, acceso Wi-Fi
gratuito a Internet, laboratorio de idiomas, librería, salón del estudio y de descanso, y un sala
social y una cafetería.
También tenemos un jardín y un patio para el verano.
Las tres ciudades de la Riviera, Torquay, Paignton y Brixham, rodean la bahía natural y protegida, que forma un lugar muy soleado donde podrá encontrar muchas playas de bandera azul.
Todas las localidades prestan su propio carácter individual a unas vacaciones; así pues, si busca relajarse disfrutando de la comida local, una visita llena de acción en las olas o una divertida excursión en familia, en la Riviera inglesa encontrará lo que busca. Las tres ciudades tienen una población de unos 120.000 habitantes en total y el centro turístico atrae a más de un millón y medio de turistas todos los años.
Torquay es la ciudad principal de Torbay. Ofrece un encanto sofisticado con sus villas blancas, su extraordinario paisaje costero y sus maravillosas playas, como las de Oddicombe y Meadfoot. A lo largo de las nuevas urbanizaciones de Fleet Walk y el Riviera International Centre, encontrará jardines bien conservados. Muchos turistas disfrutan paseando por los alrededores de Torquay, empapándose de su ambiente. Es también la mejor ciudad para ir de compras.
Brixham es una pintoresca localidad pesquera, situada en el extremo sur de Torbay. La vida aquí gira en torno al ritmo frenético del puerto, donde se descarga el pescado y las embarcaciones de recreo salen de excursión por la costa. Podrá encontrar puestos de venta de marisco recién pescado y restaurantes y pubs donde disfrutar de un buen pescado fresco al estilo local.
En Paignton, podrá disfrutar de sus jardines multicolores, su preciosa luz costera y de un montón de actividades especiales. Paignton cuenta con un largo paseo marítimo con su popular muelle, un antiguo puerto, un parque acuático, espectaculares playas y un tren de vapor. Durante el verano, la zona totalmente abierta, conocida como Paignton Gardens, alberga eventos especiales como un Festival para niños en agosto, ferias y fuegos artificiales. El centro de la ciudad es un lugar animado, con tiendas y vida nocturna muy interesantes. La mayoría de las tiendas las encontrará paseando por Winner Street, Palace Avenue, Victoria Street, Torbay Road hasta llegar al paseo marítimo.
LAL Torbay fue fundada en 1984 y ofrece un excelente entorno de aprendizaje.
La academia dispone de más de treinta aulas, una sala de ordenadores, acceso inalámbrico a Internet, instalaciones audio, librería, salón de estudio tranquilo, cafetería y sala de estar para permitir a los estudiantes que socialicen entre ellos. La academia también cuenta con un jardín y un patio muy lindos.
Muy cera de la academia se encuentra la frecuentada residencia para estudiantes, Hunters Lodge.
Los estudiantes pueden reservar excursiones y actividades en nuestra recepción para el tiempo libre y las actividades.
Nuestra escuela cuenta con:
* Más de 30 aulas
* Acceso WIFI gratuito y sala de ordenadores
* Zona tranquila, próxima al centro
* Jardín privado
* Cafetería
* Librería
Alojamiento para nuestros alumnos en Torbay
Tanto si desea experimentar el modo de vida de una verdadera familia inglesa, como si busca más independencia y la compañía de otros estudiantes, tenemos la solución perfecta para usted. Puede elegir alojarse con alguna de nuestras familias, cuidadosamente seleccionadas , o en nuestra residencia Hunter's Lodge, exclusivamente para estudiantes. O puede que prefiera relajarse en el entorno apacible del Summerhill, nuestro hotel recomendado. En el caso de que prefiera reservar el alojamiento por su cuenta, podemos recomendarle otras pensiones y hoteles de la zona; ¡sea cual sea su elección, estamos seguros de que podremos satisfacer sus necesidades!
Familias
Alojarse con una familia en Torbay es la mejor manera de conocer el modo de vida inglés. Puede poner en práctica lo aprendido durante las clases. Nos aseguramos de seleccionar cuidadosamente las familias y nos encargamos de encontrar la casa que mejor se adapte a sus necesidades, ya sea en habitación individual o compartida, con desayuno y cena. Todas nuestras familias residen en Torbay, por lo que no tendrá que preocuparse de largos viajes a las afueras.
Residencia de estudiantes Hunter's Lodge
Esta residencia, ubicada en la cima de una colina y con vistas al mar, se encuentra a tan sólo 10 minutos andando de la academia. Hunter's Lodge dispone de habitaciones, individuales o dobles estándar o con vistas al mar, con capacidad para 50 adultos mayores de 18 años. Todas las habitaciones disponen de cuarto de baño y se reservan en régimen de alojamiento, con nevera opcional y otros servicios a solicitud. La residencia dispone de cocina compartida, sala de estar, sala de TV, precioso jardín y patio. Dispone de acceso inalámbrico a Internet gratuito en la planta baja; Internet también disponible en un ordenador de uso público.
Hotel Summerhill
Si prefiere la comodidad de un hotel, le recomendamos el Hotel Summerhill de Paignton. Este exquisito hotel de gestión familiar, ubicado a tan sólo 10 minutos de la academia, brinda unas maravillosas vistas de la playa de Goodrington Sands. El hotel dispone de ascensor y acceso a nivel, acogedoras habitaciones y sala de estar, bar, restaurante con cocina de calidad y una cálida y personal bienvenida. Todas las habitaciones disponen de TV, radio despertador, secador y tetera/cafetera. Acceso inalámbrico a Internet disponible.
Volver
Información turística y de la zona
Una parte integral de cualquier curso de idiomas es el programa de actividades de ocio y tiempo libre. La experiencia y bagaje de nuestra escuela en el sector turístico garantiza un programa de actividades lleno de diversión que le permitirá trabajar y disfrutar al mismo tiempo. Estudio y diversión: la combinación perfecta.
Si prefiere conocer Inglaterra por su cuenta, éste es el lugar perfecto para empezar: desde concurridas ciudades a pueblos pintorescos, casas históricas y moderno entretenimiento, playas arenosas y páramos salvajes... en el oeste de Inglaterra, podrá encontrar de todo.
Excursiones
Nuestra escuela en Torbay le ofrece una amplia variedad de excursiones que le permitirán conocer gran parte de la zona durante su estancia. Cada semana, un nuevo programa le ofrece las opciones para los siguientes siete días, con excursiones por todo el sudoeste de Inglaterra.
Explorando Torbay
En la bahía de Torbay, con forma de media luna, podrá encontrar infinidad de lugares para disfrutar. En el popular centro turístico siempre hay algo para todo el mundo, tanto si le gusta recostarse plácidamente en la playa, como si prefiere ir a toda velocidad haciendo ski acuático. Durante el día, puede relajarse en las cafeterías e ir de fiesta por las noches a las discotecas y pubs de la zona. Compre hasta caer rendido en nuestras calles principales o visite alguno de nuestros tesoros históricos.
Más info
Torbay es una de las zonas turísticas más frecuentadas de Gran Bretaña. Podrá disfrutar de más sol que en cualquier otra parte de Gran Bretaña y de largas playas de arena, natación, esquí acuático o salir en barco por la costa. Las ciudades de Torbay incluyen un puerto pesquero y un puerto vibrante lleno de yates y rodeado de cafés, bares y clubes, con tiendas, museos y teatros. LAL gestiona en Torbay una academia para adultos (mayores de 16) abierta todo el año.
Nuestro hermoso litoral, de fácil acceso, se complementa con la exuberante campiña circundante, verde y llena de tradicionales pueblos ingleses, la zona selvática y rocosa de Dartmoor, Stonehenge, declarado patrimonio mundial, y las costas de Cornualles, ideales para hacer surf.
Durante las Guerras Napoleónicas del siglo XVIII, el área de Torbay se hizo famoso como lugar de relajación, y su posición "romántica" y clima excelente fueron muy apreciados por las familias de los oficiales de Marina estacionados en la bahía.
Sin embargo, fue la Época victoriana que acuñó el término "Riviera inglés", comparándola al sur de Francia. Torbay tiene un clima cálido y soleado y plantas subtropicales que con la famosa Palma de Torbay contribuyen a crear un entorno mediterráneo. El mar siempre ha sido el punto focal de las ciudades, y hoy la zona del puerto, muy frecuentada, está llena de actividades, con un vaivén de barcos, tanto de trabajo que de recreo.
Autobuses locales
Getting around Torbay is easy thanks to a good bus network. Buses are run throughout Torbay by Stagecoach, with a network that stretches from Brixham to Babbacombe. You can buy tickets for each journey from the bus driver. You can pay in cash, and you will be given change if necessary, but it helps if you give the driver coins rather than notes. The fare will get more expensive the further you travel. Some services are also provided by First Devon & Cornwall. You can buy tickets from the driver, including day and weekly tickets. Note that First's tickets cannot be used on Stagecoach buses, nor Stagecoach tickets on First's buses!
Bus passes
You can buy a pre-paid bus pass from Stagecoach. These tickets last one, two or three weeks and allow unlimited journeys within Torbay. You can buy these tickets - and get a great discount - at LAL Torbay.
Viajes locales de mayor duración
Algunos autobuses de Stagecoach viajan fuera de Torbay, incluidos Kingswear (para Dartmouth), Totnes, Exeter y Plymouth. Asimismo, la compañía First Devon & Cornwall ofrece servicios a Plymouth vía Totnes.
Autocares de larga distancia
Los autobuses para rutas más largas de pocas paradas se les conoce con el nombre de 'coaches' (autocares). National Express ofrece servicios de larga distancia desde Paignton y Torquay a localidad de todo el país. Por ejemplo, hay muchos autocares directos a Londres todos los días. Puede adquirir los billetes de National Express en LAL Torbay en el mostrador de Transfers (traslados).
Trenes
La red de ferrocarriles de Gran Bretaña es una de las formas más rápidas para viajar por el país. Los trenes, gestionados por varias compañías, pueden resultar más caros que los autocares, pero pueden salirle muy baratos si reserva el viaje con antelación. Puede obtener más información en la estación de trenes y en www.nationalrail.co.uk. Las tarifas disponibles en la estación normalmente son las mismas que las que aparecen en Internet y el personal de la estación está obligado a ofrecerle la tarifa más baja. No puede reservar su billete de tren en LAL Torbay.
Dónde comer
En Torbay encontrará lugares magníficos para comer, desde comida étnica para llevar, hasta un restaurante con una estrella Michelín, y fish and chips, por supuesto.
La Guía ha reunido esta lista de restaurantes de la bahía, pero hay muchos más por descubrir.
Guia Restaurantes Torbay.pdf
Torbay has plenty of clubs and bars with entertainment in the evenings. Torquay is the centre of Torbay's nightlife, but Paignton has several venues geared towards live music and family entertainment.
The harbourside in Torquay is the main focus for clubs. Shiraz is a relaxed café with outside seating. Café Mambo is a popular and lively night spot with three different zones: the ground floor features party DJs, the first floor specialises in acid jazz and the top floor hosts R&B and garage DJs in the Smove nightclub. You can also find R&B and Dance DJs at the Bohemia Nightclub. Torquay's biggest night club is The Venue which, like Park Lane and Play, offers middle of the road music to a young audience.
On the road from the harbourside to Paignton along the seafront you can find Café Mojo, with live music and DJs. Nearby in Belgrave Road is Club Rainbow, which offers singers, groups and discos. Rocky's, above Meadfoot beach in Rock Road, is a private members' gay club.
Paignton's main venues are its pubs. The Spinning Wheel on Esplanade Road is a very popular pub with live music every evening, and the nearby Inn on the Green is also popular and also has nightly live music. The Isaac Merrit pub, on Torquay Road is another place that has a reputation for liveliness and a good atmosphere.
Torbay has 22 miles of coast with stunning beaches. Five beaches at Oddicombe (Torquay), Meadfoot (Torquay), Goodrington Sands (Paignton), Broadsands (Paignton) and Breakwater Beach (Brixham) were awarded the European Blue Flag award for excellent facilities and top water quality in 2007.
The largest beach in Paignton is the long, sandy beach next to the town centre. The beach is next to a large green space and has lots of kiosks and cafes by the beach and amusements on the pier. You can hire deckchairs and pedaloes on the beach.
Just along the coast, and right below the Hunters' Lodge residence, Goodrington Sands is a popular beach for families, with the Seashore Centre, Quaywest Waterpark, Youngs Park and Inn on the Quay all right behind the beach. There are lots of rock pools at low tide.
In Torquay, Oddicombe Beach is famous for the cliff railway, which descends 73m to the beach.
Babbacombe Model Village
One of Torbay's top attractions, Babbacombe Model Village is the largest in Great Britain with thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles set in 4 acres of beautiful landscape capturing the essence of England. You can also see how the models are made and visit many of the special exhibitions within the complex. After we leave the Model Village there will be time to explore the delights of Babbacombe and St Marychurch and the chance to ride one of the country's few remaining cliff railways, which runs from the cliff top at Babbacombe to the secluded Oddicombe Beach almost 200 feet below. After a truly delightful afternoon we will return along the Torquay seafront and home to Paignton.
Bath and Wells
A magnificent trip to the famous Roman City of Bath with a stop en-route at England's smallest City, Wells. We will travel from Torbay to Wells to begin our day. After a short stop to see, amongst other things, the beautiful cathedral, we will continue through the Somerset countryside to Bath. On arrival our Guide will take us on a walking tour of the City and you will have a chance to see some of the wonderful and well-preserved attractions of this great City.
Some of the attractions you might like to visit include the Roman Baths and pump room, the Jane Austin Museum and the Royal Crescent to name a few. Bath also has a modern shopping centre if you wish to spend some free time simply shopping.
Brixham & Berry Head
A chance to visit Torbay's smallest town and the natural beauty of Berry Head Country Park and Nature Reserve.
The first stop will be at Berry Head where your Guide will walk you around the cliff tops with some breathtaking views of Torbay. He will also point out the two Napoleonic Forts and the unique lighthouse, that is both the highest and smallest in Great Britain.
After this we will drive, or alternatively you can walk, the short distance to Brixham. This picturesque port, famous for its fish market and harbour, is a popular destination within Torbay; some of its many attractions include a replica of Drake's Ship, the Golden Hind, Brixham Aquarium and the Artists' corner where you can see some of the finest local artists at work.
Coast Drive
We take you along the coast road from Paignton to Torquay, and then head north east taking in the breathtaking coastline en-route to the town and port of Teignmouth, where we will take a short break to have a look around this popular Victorian seaside resort. We then move further along the coast to the town of Dawlish, famous for being Sir Winston Churchill's regular and favourite holiday retreat and for the black swans who live freely on the river that runs through the town to the sea.
Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens
A short drive will bring us to the National Trust run Coleton Fishacre, once the home of Rupert and Lady Dorothy D'Oyly Carte for whom it was designed in 1925. The elegant art deco interior and spectacular gardens include a wide range of rare and exotic plants, water features and a gazebo enjoying fine views. You will be given an in depth tour of the house followed by a stroll through the gardens with your Guide.
Country Pub Tour
The pub is a great British institution. Pubs started life when the Romans arrived, and spread until nearly every town and village had its own alehouse. Pubs are not just places for drinking; they are often at the very heart of communities as social centres where people can get together to relax. Whole families will go to pubs for a meal and a drink, and friends will often meet up in pubs for a chat or game of darts.
A good pub will have plenty of traditional British drinks such as hand-pumped pints of real ale and local cider, served in a lively bar with a friendly atmosphere and a blazing log fire.
We offer a variety of pub tours around the local area, of which some will include live music. All are popular, and you are advised to book early.
Dartington Hall & Gardens
The short journey via Totnes brings us to the beautiful Dartington Hall and Gardens. Originally built as a mediaeval playground where local jousting tournaments may have been held to entertain the local rich and noble folk, it was eventually transformed into a college of fine art by Leonard & Dorothy Elmhirst in the early part of the last century. Today the college has around 400 students, studying many different forms of art, culture and music.
Your Guide will escort you around the extensive grounds and gardens plus parts of the original hall. They will point out the many varieties of trees, flowers and plant life along with the arena which may once have hosted jousting tournaments.
After this we will move on to the Dartington Cider Press Centre on the outskirts of the grounds for a look around the various craft shops, including the famous Dartington Crystal shop, before our short journey home to Torbay.
Dartmouth & Kingswear
A trip to the beautiful town of Dartmouth, which is situated at the mouth of the River Dart. We will travel to the town of Kingswear and across the river by ferry, (price excluded), enjoying splendid views down the River to the sea and castle, and in the other direction the quay and the Britannia Royal Naval College.
On arrival in Dartmouth our Guide will take us on a walk of the town, which will include Bayard's cove to explain the Pilgrim Fathers connection, the 16th Century fort, the Butterwalk and the Royal Avenue Gardens. After some free time to explore we will re-join our Guide to catch the ferry back to Kingswear and return to Paignton.
Dartmoor National Park
Dartmoor is a wild area of Devon which is famous for its landscape and heritage. Heather-covered moor, tree-filled valleys, waterfalls, a patchwork of fields and huge rock tors surround market towns and villages. Nearly half of Dartmoor's 368 square miles (942 square km) is open moorland, home to a unique breed of horse. There are more archaeological sites, including standing stones, ancient settlements and tombs, than anywhere else in northern Europe. You can also find more modern features hidden under rocks in the form of 'letterboxes', which have visitors' books to sign and stamps to collect.
LAL runs several tours, from full-day trips to half-day tasters, all year round and a popular evening tour in the summer. Please wear stout, comfortable shoes for these tours.
Exeter
A visit to Exeter, the capital of Devon, is a trip that should not be missed. This beautiful city is steeped in history that dates back to the Roman times when it became the furthest Roman settlement in the West of England. It also boasts one of the finest Cathedrals in England, St Peter's, which was built in the 11th Century and completed in the 16th Century.
Your Guide will take you on an historic walk around the centre pointing out highlights such as Sir Francis Drake's favourite Inn, the narrowest street in the world, the old Guildhall and Court House, Rougemont Castle and Gardens and some of England's finest Tudor Architecture. We will also tell you why Exeter was one of the healthiest cities in England to live in mediaeval times.
After this there will be time to sample the large variety of shops in the city centre before our 50-minute drive back to Torbay.
Exmoor National Park
A tour to Exmoor National Park combines the natural beauty of the landscape with some spectacular views across the Bristol Channel and the Welsh Coastline.
Our journey will begin with a drive towards the North of Devon and then up through the picturesque Tavy Valley and onto the Moor. We will then make a short break in the town of Dulverton, which is home to the main visitors' centre on Exmoor.
After this we head across the moor to the seaside towns of Lynton and Lynmouth and the chance for a spectacular coast walk from the Valley of the Rocks.
After lunch and some time for exploring we head further along the Exmoor coastline to enjoy some spectacular views, with various stops for photographs, before we travel down one of the steepest hills in the south west, Porlock Hill. After a brief stop to hear the tale of Lorna Doon we will then move on to the village of Dunster where you can see one of the finest preserved Castles in the South West. On leaving Dunster, we will head back to Torbay via the County Town of Somerset, Taunton.
Greenway Gardens
A short but scenic drive down to the edge of the river Dart will bring us to the magnificent former home of crime writer, Agatha Christie. Although the house is currently being repaired by the National Trust, your Guide will take you for a leisurely stroll around the extensive gardens, which were once cared for by Agatha herself.
Kents Cavern
The oldest caves in Europe are the backdrop for this fascinating tour to one of Torbay's top visitor attractions. The tour through the caves will be fully escorted by one of Kent's Cavern's professional Guides. We will travel through time, going back 1 million years and seeing not only the natural formations of the caves but many items that have been discovered over the years of excavation. These include human and animal skulls dating as far back as the last ice age and a 450,000 year old flint hand axe. This magical experience will take around 1 hour in an all year round temperature of 14°C. After the tour there will be time to look around the impressive new visitors' centre, or relax with a drink or a snack in the Red Rock Café. On leaving Kent's Cavern our Guide will drop you down on Torquay Harbour side for shopping and sightseeing before returning home.
Cavern Ghost Tour
This fascinating evening tour will be an experience you will not forget. Dare you enter the caves at night and experience the Kents Cavern Ghost Show? This is scary and not recommended for the fainthearted or people of a nervous disposition!
Mid Cornwall Coast Tour
A wonderful coastal tour along the breathtaking Atlantic coastline of mid Cornwall. Our journey will take us past the city of Plymouth and over the river Tamar into Cornwall. We will visit the picturesque town of Padstow which is famous for its harbour-side fish market shops and fish restaurants. We will then take the coast road towards the famous Watergate Bay and Cornwall's largest commercial town, Newquay, which is the surfing capital of England and which stages the British open surfing championships each summer. The town has an abundance of surf shops, themed bars and restaurants and some of the widest sandy beaches in the UK. We will then travel back to Torbay through the beautiful Cornish countryside.
North Cornwall
A trip to one of the most rugged, yet beautiful, parts of North Cornwall's Atlantic Coastline.
Your day will start with a 2-hour journey including a stop at the Tamar Bridges, with splendid views across the river and into Cornwall. We then cross the bridge and then head across Cornwall to the north Atlantic coast for our short stop at the village of Boscastle. We then make the short but scenic journey along the coast to Tintagel, the legendary home of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Here we will give you the option of a 2-3 hour walk along the coast path and back to Boscastle. For those who prefer a shorter walk your Guide will drive you back to Rocky Valley, situated half way between Tintagel and Boscastle where you can join the coast path. For those who prefer a more relaxing day then you can return by road to Boscastle and relax exploring the picturesque village or maybe visit the Witchcraft Museum.
Once everyone has arrived from the walk and taken lunch at one of the many pubs or restaurants (we can highly recommend the Cobweb Inn) we will then journey back to Tintagel. Now we will have a chance to visit the ruins of the Castle down by the sea, the old Post Office or the wonderful Great Halls, with an audiovisual show and replica copies of the Round Table and other exhibits of the great King Arthur and his life and times.
We will then return home via the North side of Dartmoor and North East Devon.
Plymouth
A one-hour journey will see us arrive in the Maritime City of Plymouth where our voyage of discovery will begin.
Your Guide will start the tour down in the Barbican and old Sutton Harbour area where you will get a taste of yesteryear when Plymouth was one of the largest, best known and most important sea ports in England.
We will journey through the Barbican to see its attractions, including the Pilgrim Father steps, from where the first European settlers of America finally set sail on their epic journey across the sea in 1620. We will also see the Plymouth Gin Distillery, the old Customs House, the old fish market and much more.
We will then continue around to Plymouth Hoe where we can enjoy some splendid views across Plymouth Sound and out to sea; your Guide will tell you about Sir Frances Drake's epic battle with the Spanish in 1588. After this there will be free time to look around the modern city centre for shopping or to explore a little more of the many attractions.
South East Cornwall
Taking in the spectacular south Cornish coastline, our tour will take us down to Plymouth and then cross over the river Tamar from Devon into Cornwall via the Tor Point Ferry. From here we will travel along the spectacular coast to the town of Looe, the second largest commercial town in the County. Here you will have a chance to amble around the narrow streets of the town, visit the fishing port, and maybe enjoy the wide-open sandy beach or a stroll along the river Looe. The town also boasts an abundance of good restaurants, pubs and cafes to enjoy some local food and drink including some of the various types of the famous Cornish Pasties.
We will then make the short 5-mile journey along the coast to the old fishing port of Polperro, where you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this traffic free village; you may be lucky and hear the famous fishermen's choir singing songs of the sea. After leaving Polperro we will take the 2-hour journey home.
South West Cornwall & Land's End
This is our longest and most intensive tour to Cornwall. We will travel down to the far west of England to Land's End. En-route we will travel through the heart of Cornwall where your Guide will tell you all about the people and culture of England's most beautiful county. Our day will include, Marazion, for St Michael's Mount, Penzance, Sennen Cove, Land's End and the picturesque town of St Ives on the Atlantic Coast, famous for its slate roof houses, the Tate Gallery and the artists who work around the harbour area.
South Hams
A tour to the beautiful South Hams, known as Devon's best kept secret. We will start our day making the short journey to Kingswear, where we cross the River Dart taking us from Torbay into Dartmouth and the South Hams. We then head along the coast to one of England's finest beaches at Blackpool Sands. After this we continue further along the picturesque coastline to reach Slapton Sands. This was one of the largest training sites for British and allied troops in preparation for the D-Day invasion of Europe that took place in June of 1944. You will have the chance to see an American Sherman Tank that fell into the sea during the operations and has now been recovered as a lasting memorial of the event.
We will then continue on to Start Point and the lighthouse for some breathtaking views and then on to the secluded town of Salcombe, on the Kingsbridge Estuary, for lunch.
After this we continue west for our final stop at the fabulous Burgh Island. This small island can only be reached across the sand at low tide; at high tide you can take the unique tractor ferry. The island was often visited by Agatha Christie, who found it a tranquil place to write; she often stayed in the famous hotel, and set the novels 'Evil Under The Sun' and 'And Then There Were None' on the island.
We will then depart for our journey home through the beautiful South Hams countryside via Totnes and back to Torbay.
South Hams Highlights
A half-day tour to the beautiful South Hams, known as 'Devon's best kept secret'. We will start our day making the short journey to Kingswear, where we cross the river Dart by ferry taking us from Torbay into Dartmouth and the South Hams.
We then head along the coast to one of England's finest beaches at Blackpool Sands. After this we continue further along the picturesque coastline to reach Slapton Sands, one of the largest training sites for British and allied troops in preparation for the historical D-Day Landings that took place in June of 1944. You will have the chance to see an American Sherman Tank that was retrieved from the sea during the loading operations and carefully restored as a lasting memorial of the event.
We will then travel home through the beautiful South Hams countryside via Totnes and back to Torbay.
Stonehenge & Salisbury
One of Great Britain's most famous landmarks set in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside and now a World Heritage Site. Described as one of the wonders of the world, this is the remnants of the last of a sequence of such monuments erected between 3000BC and 1600BC. It has been said that the stones contain many kinds of mythical and magic powers that have attracted many people and religious sects over the years. Admission is included into the site and your Guide will escort you around the site.
We will then take the short 10-mile journey south, to the county city of Wiltshire, Salisbury. Here your Guide will point out many of this beautiful and picturesque city's landmarks including the famous Cathedral. Look out also for the open market in the centre for some shopping bargains.
We will then return home from Wiltshire through East and South Devon back to Torbay.
Totnes
Take a magical trip back in time as we visit this South Hams town, just 6 miles to the West of Paignton. The town is steeped in history, and legend says that it was the site where the first people arrived in Britain. Built next to the famous River Dart, the town has remnants of Norman and Saxon settlements, including a castle that looks over the town, and the East and North Gates, which form part of the old town wall.
Your Guide will take you on a guided walk around the town pointing out historical landmarks and famous people associated with the town. After this you will have time to look around the unusual shops and excellent cafes.
Weymouth, Portland Bill & the Jurassic Coast
A journey East along into Dorset and part of the famous Jurassic coastline will bring us to the beautiful and popular resort of Weymouth. Dorset is noted for its beauty, and even more so for its variety; almost every kind of coastal scenery that England possesses can be seen throughout our journey along with some picture postcard villages. We will also have some fine views of the breathtaking Chesil Beach.
Weymouth's fine Georgian seafront is an impressive backdrop to the long beach and esplanade. The historic harbour, marina and nature reserve surround the town centre combining the traditional and modern to create a very special place to visit - at any time of year. There are many attractions to offer, including the world's foremost Titanic Exhibition, Sea Life Park, and the Brewers Quay Complex.
With three lighthouses and the best cream teas in England, Portland Bill is a must, but don't just do the tourist thing and just see the lighthouse and Pulpit Rock. Take a walk to the east past the huts to see the caves in the cliffs; they are huge caverns once used for smuggling. There is a hole in the floor above one of the caves with an iron grille over it; try standing on the grille when there is an east wind, as long as you don't mind getting wet!
Wookey Hole & Weston Super Mare
Our journey will take us to Somerset, passing by Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills.
The earliest men lived in this valley 50,000 years ago, hunting bear and rhinoceros with stone weapons. Wookey Hole has some of Britain's most spectacular caves and is the home of the infamous Witch of Wookey. Wander through the prehistoric Valley of the Dinosaurs featuring King Kong and relax in the magical fairy garden. The 19th Century Paper Mill has a variety of attractions including a Victorian Penny Arcade, Magical Mirror Maze, Hall of Crazy Mirrors, Cave Museum and Pirate Zap Zone. Come and visit the Wookey Bear Collection and factory.
On the way home we visit Weston-super-Mare, one of Britain's most traditional seaside resorts, famous for a huge beach and donkey rides.
C/ Alcalde Sainz de Baranda, 43 - Bajo 6
28009 Madrid (ESPAÑA)
TELÉFONO: + 34 646 832 579
FAX: + 34 91 574 1805
E-MAIL: info_inglesensudafrica.com
Reservar
