Blackpool Sands beach

Blackpool Sands is a large green bay lying among the picturesque hills. The beach is situated 3 km westwards from Dartmouth, South Devon. This beach area is very wide, covered with fine pebbles and golden sand. The sea entry is rather steep here, with the sharply increasing depth. The beach is very clean, it has the Blue Flag status.

"Venus" cafe, and the seasonal beach store are open on the beach. You can rent kayaks, rowing and surfing boards. There is a paid parking lot by the beach. The beach was water closets and shower, and resquers are on duty during the high season. Hotels closest to the beach are situated at a distance of approximately 4 km away from the beach.

Right behind the beach, the private botanic garden Blackpool Gardens, found as early as in 1896, is situated

When is it better to go

The swimming season in the UK officially begins on May 5 and ends on September 30, but it is better to travel on British beaches in late June, when the air temperature warms up to + 25 °C. The water in the Kingdom's water area is always cold for swimming – around + 17 °C, and at best it is not higher than + 22 °C in the warmest places of the Gulf Stream flowing. Even when abnormal heat comes to the country, the seas around the islands remain cold. In September, the weather may break up, despite the calendar off-peak season.