Salcombe is both a busy summer sailing resort and a year round fishing community, fishing for South Devon’s extraordinary brown crab. Several national clothing brands (Jack Wills, Crew Clothing…) started in Salcombe; when in town, visit their stores and a range of unique and independent shops, and galleries.

Wander the narrow streets and alleys, explore the historic maritime history of the town; visit the home of Salcombe Gin on Island Street,indulge in Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream or visit Cranch’s traditional sweet shop. Coffee at Captain Morgan’s on Normandy Way (from where some of the D-Day Normandy fleet departed) or a pub lunch in town. A gentle stroll to watch the yachts, racing yawls and activity in the harbour or catch the passenger ferry across to East Portlemouth for the finest views of Salcombe.

Silence is not a luxury. It is crucial to our physical and mental health. We need it to think, to sleep, to recover from life’s frenzy… The sounds and rhythms of the water, the winds, the sunshine – reconnect with the sea, with wildlife, and with the changing of the seasons.

This can be a time to focus on happiness, health, fitness and diet.

Why not spend time outdoors, a gentle stroll barefoot on the beach to meditation on the clifftop. From post-illness recovery to family times; sharing, laughing and spending quality time with loved ones.

Our Reception Team can advise on local experts and practitioners

Artists are inspired by the landscape, people and history of the South Hams. Our maritime environment continues to fascinate both local artists and visitors and often stimulates those who used to be creative or those who would like to take up something for the first time. We have many artists working and exhibiting locally, whilst others draw inspiration whilst they are visiting.

The Ginnel Gallery found inside South Sands features a range of local artists displaying their art, from photography to painted masterpieces our exhibitions last for a few months.

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Yoga, Beach Yoga & SUP Yoga

Yoga is an ancient practice of breath awareness and body movement which helps realign and integrate mind and body, bringing a sense of inner joy and balance as well as physical refreshment and invigoration.

Breathe the true ‘ocean breath’ – breathing and moving as part of this unique environment.