Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour lies on the North shore of Tor Bay and despite a high proportion of activities revolving around the leisure industry, Torquay still remains a fully operational and busy little port and is very close to the town centre giving easy access to shops, restaurants and bars.

Torquay enclosed harbour is sheltered by two Piers.  Princess Pier to the West and Haldon Pier to the South.  Princess Pier is a popular promenade complete with seating and is also a popular spot for anglers.  Haldon Pier is more of a working Pier enjoying vehicular access.  Torbay Seaways and Stevedores operate a crane that is often seen on the quayside lifting out boats.  It is also used by Fishing Vessels, pleasure boats, HM Customs, visiting yachts and many other miscellaneous craft.  

The enclosed harbour also shelters a 440-berth Marina from the prevailing South Westerly winds.  The Marina is situated next to the Pavilion Shopping Centre, a beautifully restored Edwardian building.

The harbour and waterfront has been subject to recent redevelopment, in the form of the widening of the busy Beacon Quay and a brand new fit for purpose slipway which is accessable at all states of the tide.