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United Kingdom · Devon

Best beaches in Salcombe

3 ranked beaches in Salcombe, Devon

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Salcombe

  1. 1

    Mill Bay Beach

    Estuary-side sandy beach across from Salcombe with boat-access appeal

    7.0
  2. 2

    North Sands Beach

    Popular Salcombe beach close to town with calm estuary waters

    7.0
  3. 3

    South Sands Beach

    Beautiful sheltered Salcombe beach with boat access and upscale coastal feel

    7.0

What makes Salcombe's beaches stand out?

Salcombe sits in Devon, United Kingdom and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Salcombe or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.