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| − | '''Torquay''' (pronounced "Tor-kee") is an England|English town on the coast of Devon in the West Country. Since the 19th century, it has been a fashionable seaside resort in the English Riviera. The town is situated on the English Channel, on the southern edge of '''Torbay''', an east facing bay that is part of the larger Lyme Bay. | + | '''Torquay''' (pronounced "Tor-kee") is an [[England|English]] town on the coast of Devon in the West Country. Since the 19th century, it has been a fashionable seaside resort in the English Riviera. The town is situated on the English Channel, on the southern edge of '''Torbay''', an east facing bay that is part of the larger Lyme Bay.<h2 class=subheader>{{FULLPAGENAME}} Halal Travel Guide</h2> |
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Torquay's advantages as a seaside resort and destination are obvious, with 9 sandy beaches and extremely high standards of water quality (holder of 3 European Blue Flags, more than any other English resort). Torbay enjoys a warm micro-climate that allows palm-like trees to grow readily, though these are not true palms but rather Cordyline australis - Cabbage Tree. | Torquay's advantages as a seaside resort and destination are obvious, with 9 sandy beaches and extremely high standards of water quality (holder of 3 European Blue Flags, more than any other English resort). Torbay enjoys a warm micro-climate that allows palm-like trees to grow readily, though these are not true palms but rather Cordyline australis - Cabbage Tree. | ||
| − | Torquay is infamous as the setting of ''Fawlty Towers'' | + | Torquay is infamous as the setting of ''Fawlty Towers'' and the hotel owned by Basil and Sybil Fawlty in the classic 1970s British television comedy. The TV show was inspired by the now closed Gleneagles Hotel which the cast stayed at while filming ''Monty Python's Flying Circus''. |
The coastal area of Torbay which includes Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, was given the nickname 'English Riviera' because of the large amount of sandy beaches and the relatively warm climate compared to the rest of the nation. Officially known as Torbay, it is almost completely made up of tourist resorts and small fishing communities. It is in a natural east-facing harbour. | The coastal area of Torbay which includes Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, was given the nickname 'English Riviera' because of the large amount of sandy beaches and the relatively warm climate compared to the rest of the nation. Officially known as Torbay, it is almost completely made up of tourist resorts and small fishing communities. It is in a natural east-facing harbour. | ||
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===By car=== | ===By car=== | ||
| − | Torquay is connected to the UK motorway network by the A380, which traces the outskirts of the town as Hellevoetsluis Way and Hamelin Way, leading to the A38 and then on to the M5 at Exeter. The A3022 branches from the A380, leading into Torquay as Riviera Way, to the seafront as Newton Road and then Avenue Road, and then on to Paignton as Torbay Road. The A379 runs past the harbour to the Babbacombe and | + | Torquay is connected to the [[United Kingdom|UK]] motorway network by the A380, which traces the outskirts of the town as Hellevoetsluis Way and Hamelin Way, leading to the A38 and then on to the M5 at Exeter. The A3022 branches from the A380, leading into Torquay as Riviera Way, to the seafront as Newton Road and then Avenue Road, and then on to Paignton as Torbay Road. The A379 runs past the harbour to the Babbacombe and Street Marychurch areas of Torquay, and then north along the coast to Teignmouth. |
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Torquay has two train stations. | Torquay has two train stations. | ||
| − | Both stations are on the | + | Both stations are on the Riviera Line serving Exeter, Starcross, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torre, Torquay and Paignton. Torquay train station GPS 50.46126,-3.5431 is situated near the sea, close to Torre Abbey Sands. Torquay train station is also part of the Manchester Picadilly to Paignton line. Torre train station GPS 50.4729,-3.5463 is situated a little inland adjacent to the road leading to Newton Abbot. Not all trains stop at Torre. |
| − | === | + | ===By Plane=== |
| − | The nearest airport is Exeter Airport | + | The nearest airport is Exeter Airport GPS 50.734444,-3.413889 (IATA Code: EXT). |
| − | <h2 class=subheader> | + | <h2 class=subheader>Get Around</h2> |
| − | Two bus routes operated by | + | Two bus routes operated by Stagecoach Devon pass through Torquay - the 'Bayline' number 12 service between Newton Abbot and Brixham, and the X46 service between Exeter and Paignton - while other routes operate within the town. |
| − | + | GPS: 50.4726|-3.5335|align= | |
| − | <h2 class=subheader>What to | + | <h2 class=subheader>What to See</h2> |
| − | * Kents Cavern - | + | * Kents Cavern - GPS: 50.4682, -3.503 - Kents Cavern Die Decke der Tropfsteinhöhle Kents Cavern in Torquay (England) - Home to early man for some 700,000 years, tourists can visit this subterranean wonderland. The caves have attracted many famous people, among them Agatha Christie, Beatrix Potter, King George V of the [[United Kingdom]] and Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie who was so impressed with his visit that he gave his guide, Leslie Powe a [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/gold-jewelry/ Gold] sovereign. |
| − | * Living Coasts - | + | * Living Coasts - Torquay Harbourside, Beacon Hill, TQ1 2BG GPS: 50.458, -3.525 ☎ +44 1803 202470 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 4PM Living Coasts A large coastal zoo. |
| − | * Babbacombe Model Village - | + | * Babbacombe Model Village - Hampton Avenue, Babbacombe, TQ1 3LA GPS: 50.4827, -3.52046 ☎ +44 1803 315315 Babbacombe Model Village Babbacombe Model Village This is considered one of the best examples of a model village in [[England]]. |
| − | * Torre Abbey - | + | * Torre Abbey - GPS: 50.464, -3.541 - Torre Abbey Torre Abbey Torquay exterior view - A Premonstratensian monastery founded in 1196. |
| − | * Babbacombe Cliff Railway - | + | * Babbacombe Cliff Railway - Babbacombe Downs Road, TQ1 3LF GPS: 50.4814, -3.51459 ☎ +44 1803 328750 Babbacombe Cliff Railway Babbacombe Cliff Railway 1 |
| − | * Cockington Court and Country Park - | + | * Cockington Court and Country Park - Cockington Ln, T 6XA GPS: 50.463921, -3.564543 ☎ +44 1803 607230 | Opening Hours: October - Mar 10AM Monday - 4PM; April - Sept 10AM Monday - 5PM; Free Set in a country park a mile away from the seafront, Cockington Court is an historic manor house with over 20 craft studios, tea rooms, walled art garden, tudor rose garden, contemporary art gallery and a children’s play area. |
===Museums=== | ===Museums=== | ||
| − | * Torquay Museum - | + | * Torquay Museum - 529 Babbacombe Road, TQ1 1HG GPS: 50.462889, -3.517851 ☎ +44 1803 293975 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 4PM - The oldest museum in Devon. A Victorian museum centred around Agatha Christie though with many other exhibits throughout the ages. |
| − | * Bygones Victorian Museum - | + | * Bygones Victorian Museum - Fore St, TQ1 4PR GPS: 50.481562, -3.521676 ☎ +44 1803 326108 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 4PM |
| − | <h2 class=subheader>What to | + | <h2 class=subheader>What to Do</h2> |
| − | * English Riviera Wheel - | + | * English Riviera Wheel - 10-12 Vaughan Road, T 5EQ GPS: 50.460987, -3.52703 ☎ +44 115 967 9991 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 8PM Adult: £6, Concessions (Students / Senior Citizens): £5, Child (under {{meter|1.4): £4, Family (2 adults plus 2 children under {{meter|1.4): £18 A {{meter|60 tall ferris wheel, similar to the [[London]] Eye, offers souvenir photographs. Booking online saves 20%, private bookings are also available. |
| − | * Harbour Amusements - Victoria Parade, TQ1 2BD GPS: 50.459219, -3.524794 ☎ +44 1803 297990 - As with any seaside town | + | * Harbour Amusements - Victoria Parade, TQ1 2BD GPS: 50.459219, -3.524794 ☎ +44 1803 297990 - As with any seaside town and there is an amusement arcade which provides a great way to get rid of loose change. |
===Theatres=== | ===Theatres=== | ||
| − | * The Princess Theatre - | + | * The Princess Theatre - Torbay Road, T 5EZ GPS: 50.4613, -3.5301 ☎ +44 844 871 3023 Princess Theatre (Torquay) Princess Theatre, Torquay - [[Category:United Kingdom]] - 224516 - Torquay's main theatre overlooking the waterfront. |
| − | * Babbacombe Theatre - | + | * Babbacombe Theatre - Babbacombe Downs Road, TQ1 3LU GPS: 50.4796, -3.51412 ☎ +44 1803 328385 Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Theatre - [[Category:United Kingdom]] - 1628145 |
| − | * Little Theatre - | + | * Little Theatre - Street Mark's Road, TQ1 2EL GPS: 50.457642, -3.515035 ☎ +44 1803 299330 |
===Beaches=== | ===Beaches=== | ||
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Union Plaza and Fleet Walk shopping centres are near to the Harbour. They offer a wide range of high street shops, ranging from independent boutiques to large chain stores. | Union Plaza and Fleet Walk shopping centres are near to the Harbour. They offer a wide range of high street shops, ranging from independent boutiques to large chain stores. | ||
| − | * Union Plaza Shopping Centre - | + | * Union Plaza Shopping Centre - Union St, TQ1 3UT GPS: 50.467168, -3.529256 ☎ +44 1803 294892 | Opening Hours: 9:15AM Monday - 5:30PM A small shopping centre with a Gregg's, Shaul's Bakery, Saver's, Superdrug, Wilko, [[Iceland]], GAME, O<sub>2</sub>, The Entertainer, That's Entertainment, Peacock's, F. Hind's, Specsaver's, Chiselcraft and Shaw's the Drapers. |
| − | * Fleet Walk Shopping Centre - | + | * Fleet Walk Shopping Centre - Fleet Walk, T 5EA GPS: 50.462579, -3.526622 ☎ +44 1803 200508 |
| − | The Willows, a few miles from the centre, offers a retail park with a large and/marks-spencer/ Marks and Spencer | + | The Willows, a few miles from the centre, offers a retail park with a large and/marks-spencer/ Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's, Next and electronics stores. |
| − | * The Willows - Nicholson Road, | + | * The Willows - Nicholson Road, T 7XA GPS: 50.488272, -3.554603 |
<h2 class=subheader>Halal Restaurants in {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> | <h2 class=subheader>Halal Restaurants in {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> | ||
| − | Chefs in the area are spoilt for choice when it comes to locally sourced seafood and meat. The cuisine has a distinctive west country flavour. Adventurous diners can take a culinary journey around the world, sampling everything from French, Italian and Spanish, to Indian, Thai, Moroccan, Mexican and Lebanese cuisine | + | Chefs in the area are spoilt for choice when it comes to locally sourced seafood and meat. The cuisine has a distinctive west country flavour. Adventurous diners can take a culinary journey around the world, sampling everything from French, Italian and ([https://es.ehalal.io/muslim-friendly-travel-2024/{{urlencode:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|PATH}} Spanish]), to Indian, ([https://th.ehalal.io/muslim-friendly-travel-2024/{{urlencode:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|PATH}} Thai]), Moroccan, Mexican and Lebanese cuisine |
Accolades like AA Rosettes, Michelin Stars and Les Routiers can be found, while even several of the fish and chip shops are award winning. From restaurants with stunning views across the emerald bay, to Country pubs offering hearty fare, Torquay has it covered. | Accolades like AA Rosettes, Michelin Stars and Les Routiers can be found, while even several of the fish and chip shops are award winning. From restaurants with stunning views across the emerald bay, to Country pubs offering hearty fare, Torquay has it covered. | ||
| − | * Bamboo Sandwich & Coffee Bar - | + | * Bamboo Sandwich & Coffee Bar - Street Marychurch Road, TQ1 4TY GPS: 50.481674, -3.5229 ☎ +44 1803 326015 - Opening from Monday to Saturday: 9AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday: 10AM Monday - 3AM A small cafe, with a great [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches] selection. |
===Mid-range=== | ===Mid-range=== | ||
| − | * Hanbury's Famous Fish and Chips - | + | * Hanbury's Famous Fish and Chips - 24 Princes St, TQ1 3LW GPS: 50.478535, -3.514448 ☎ +44 1803 329928 - Opening from Monday to Saturday: 11:45AM Monday - 1:45PM, 5PM Monday - 9PM; Sunday: Closed - Fish & chip shop and restaurant, winner of several awards including Best Fish & Chip Shop 2007. |
| − | * The Room in the Elephant - The Elephant Restaurant | | + | * The Room in the Elephant - The Elephant Restaurant | Beacon Hill, TQ1 2BH GPS: 50.4586, -3.5241 ☎ +44 1803 200044 The Room in the Elephant - - Torquay's first Michelin star restaurant. Specialises in seafood. |
| − | * The Orange Tree - | + | * The Orange Tree - 14-16 Parkhill Road, TQ1 2AL GPS: 50.460461, -3.522158 ☎ +44 1803 213936 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 7PM Monday - 9PM; Sunday - Monday closed |
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| − | There are numerous pubs, clubs and bars close to the harbourside, ranging from traditional English pubs to classy | + | There are numerous pubs, clubs and bars close to the harbourside, ranging from traditional English pubs to classy bars. |
| − | * Visto Lounge - | + | * Visto Lounge - Unit 3, Ground floor, Abbey Crescent, Torbay Road, Torquay T 5HD GPS: 50.4633842, -3.5341115 ☎ +44 1803 211009 - Just across from the beach. |
| − | * The Drum Inn - | + | * The Drum Inn - Cockington Ln, Torquay T 6XA GPS: 50.4639897, -3.5632942 ☎ +44 1803 690264 - Dating back to 1936. A country pub surrounded by great countryside. |
| − | * The Green Ginger - | + | * The Green Ginger - Lower Ground Floor, Winter Garden, Fleet Walk, T 5DZ GPS: 50.462197, -3.525608 ☎ +44 1803 217960 - Wetherspoons pub. The unusual name dates back to 1846 and refers to green ginger sold at the time. |
| − | * The Hole in the Wall - | + | * The Hole in the Wall - 6 Park Ln, TQ1 2AU GPS: 50.460691, -3.522882 ☎ +44 1803 200755 | Opening Hours: 11:30AM Monday - midnight Apparently Torquay's oldest pub dating back to 1540. |
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| − | <h2 class=subheader>Muslim Friendly | + | <h2 class=subheader>Muslim Friendly Hotels</h2> |
| − | Torquay is well supplied with bed and breakfast (B&B) and self-catered accommodation. The | + | Torquay is well supplied with bed and breakfast (B&B) and self-catered accommodation. The {{FULLPAGENAME}} Tourism Board Centre is a good source of quality information about accommodation and Torquay in general. |
| − | * The Richwood and Beirut Bistro - | + | * The Richwood and [[Beirut]] Bistro - 20 Newton Road, T 5BZ GPS: 50.47209, -3.542623 ☎ +44 1803 293729 +44 1803 3226662 From £50 per day Lebanese (halal), European and English cuisine in the [[Beirut]] - Bistro. The Richwood is a Victorian mansion, comfortably furnished, centrally heated throughout, with a cosy bar, heated swimming swimmingpool and sun terrace. All 13 bedrooms are en-suite, have colour TV with DVD players and tea and [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-coffee-tea/ coffee] making facilities. Evening meals are available (booking and orders in advance), with a choice of home-cooked international dishes. Free Wi-Fi. Free private parking, first come, first served; alternative free parking on the Newton Road. Pool table and games room. TV lounge with international satellite programs. 30ft x 15ft heated swimming swimmingpool (25°C) open from June to October. Sunbathing terraces, swimmingpool snack bar, hot spa, CCTV and security system. |
| − | * The Meadfoot Bay Hotel - | + | * The Meadfoot Bay Hotel - Meadfoot Sea Road, TQ1 2LQ GPS: 50.458137, -3.512497 ☎ +44 1803 294722 +44 1803 214473 From £36 per day The Meadfoot Bay is an award-winning family-run guest house situated in the area of Meadfoot, just a stroll from Meadfoot Beach and a short walk from Torquay harbour. |
| − | * Braddon Hall Hotel - | + | * Braddon Hall Hotel - 70 Braddons Hill Road East, TQ1 1HF GPS: 50.463384, -3.517974 ☎ +44 1803 293908 +44 1803 293908 From £155 weekly 500 metres from the harbour, shops and beaches. |
| − | * The Hotel Balmoral - | + | * The Hotel Balmoral - Meadfoot Sea Road, TQ1 2LQ GPS: 50.457836, -3.511863 ☎ +44 1803 293381 - 4 nights £119 special offer |
| − | * Torcroft Hotel - | + | * Torcroft Hotel - 28-30 Croft Road, Torquay, T 5UE GPS: 50.4662, -3.5337 ☎ +44 1803 298292 - from £50 Torcroft Hotel is a stylish and friendly B&B. They have 11 rooms including 2 large balcony rooms, 2 deluxe double rooms, a family room and twins and doubles. All rooms are en-suite and have flat screen TVs. Free parking and Wi-Fi. Great breakfasts. |
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Latest revision as of 08:06, 20 September 2024
Torquay.townhall.arp.750pix - Torquay Town Hall
Torquay (pronounced "Tor-kee") is an English town on the coast of Devon in the West Country. Since the 19th century, it has been a fashionable seaside resort in the English Riviera. The town is situated on the English Channel, on the southern edge of Torbay, an east facing bay that is part of the larger Lyme Bay.
Contents
Torquay Halal Travel Guide
Torquay's advantages as a seaside resort and destination are obvious, with 9 sandy beaches and extremely high standards of water quality (holder of 3 European Blue Flags, more than any other English resort). Torbay enjoys a warm micro-climate that allows palm-like trees to grow readily, though these are not true palms but rather Cordyline australis - Cabbage Tree.
Torquay is infamous as the setting of Fawlty Towers and the hotel owned by Basil and Sybil Fawlty in the classic 1970s British television comedy. The TV show was inspired by the now closed Gleneagles Hotel which the cast stayed at while filming Monty Python's Flying Circus.
The coastal area of Torbay which includes Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, was given the nickname 'English Riviera' because of the large amount of sandy beaches and the relatively warm climate compared to the rest of the nation. Officially known as Torbay, it is almost completely made up of tourist resorts and small fishing communities. It is in a natural east-facing harbour.
Torquay is also known for being the place where explorer Percy Fawcett was born.
Travel as a Muslim to Torquay
By car
Torquay is connected to the UK motorway network by the A380, which traces the outskirts of the town as Hellevoetsluis Way and Hamelin Way, leading to the A38 and then on to the M5 at Exeter. The A3022 branches from the A380, leading into Torquay as Riviera Way, to the seafront as Newton Road and then Avenue Road, and then on to Paignton as Torbay Road. The A379 runs past the harbour to the Babbacombe and Street Marychurch areas of Torquay, and then north along the coast to Teignmouth.
By Rail
Torquay has two train stations. Both stations are on the Riviera Line serving Exeter, Starcross, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torre, Torquay and Paignton. Torquay train station GPS 50.46126,-3.5431 is situated near the sea, close to Torre Abbey Sands. Torquay train station is also part of the Manchester Picadilly to Paignton line. Torre train station GPS 50.4729,-3.5463 is situated a little inland adjacent to the road leading to Newton Abbot. Not all trains stop at Torre.
By Plane
The nearest airport is Exeter Airport GPS 50.734444,-3.413889 (IATA Code: EXT).
Get Around
Two bus routes operated by Stagecoach Devon pass through Torquay - the 'Bayline' number 12 service between Newton Abbot and Brixham, and the X46 service between Exeter and Paignton - while other routes operate within the town.
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What to See
- Kents Cavern - GPS: 50.4682, -3.503 - Kents Cavern Die Decke der Tropfsteinhöhle Kents Cavern in Torquay (England) - Home to early man for some 700,000 years, tourists can visit this subterranean wonderland. The caves have attracted many famous people, among them Agatha Christie, Beatrix Potter, King George V of the United Kingdom and Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie who was so impressed with his visit that he gave his guide, Leslie Powe a Gold sovereign.
- Living Coasts - Torquay Harbourside, Beacon Hill, TQ1 2BG GPS: 50.458, -3.525 ☎ +44 1803 202470 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 4PM Living Coasts A large coastal zoo.
- Babbacombe Model Village - Hampton Avenue, Babbacombe, TQ1 3LA GPS: 50.4827, -3.52046 ☎ +44 1803 315315 Babbacombe Model Village Babbacombe Model Village This is considered one of the best examples of a model village in England.
- Torre Abbey - GPS: 50.464, -3.541 - Torre Abbey Torre Abbey Torquay exterior view - A Premonstratensian monastery founded in 1196.
- Babbacombe Cliff Railway - Babbacombe Downs Road, TQ1 3LF GPS: 50.4814, -3.51459 ☎ +44 1803 328750 Babbacombe Cliff Railway Babbacombe Cliff Railway 1
- Cockington Court and Country Park - Cockington Ln, T 6XA GPS: 50.463921, -3.564543 ☎ +44 1803 607230 | Opening Hours: October - Mar 10AM Monday - 4PM; April - Sept 10AM Monday - 5PM; Free Set in a country park a mile away from the seafront, Cockington Court is an historic manor house with over 20 craft studios, tea rooms, walled art garden, tudor rose garden, contemporary art gallery and a children’s play area.
Museums
- Torquay Museum - 529 Babbacombe Road, TQ1 1HG GPS: 50.462889, -3.517851 ☎ +44 1803 293975 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 4PM - The oldest museum in Devon. A Victorian museum centred around Agatha Christie though with many other exhibits throughout the ages.
- Bygones Victorian Museum - Fore St, TQ1 4PR GPS: 50.481562, -3.521676 ☎ +44 1803 326108 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 4PM
What to Do
- English Riviera Wheel - 10-12 Vaughan Road, T 5EQ GPS: 50.460987, -3.52703 ☎ +44 115 967 9991 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 8PM Adult: £6, Concessions (Students / Senior Citizens): £5, Child (under {{meter|1.4): £4, Family (2 adults plus 2 children under {{meter|1.4): £18 A [convert: invalid number]
There are numerous pubs, clubs and bars close to the harbourside, ranging from traditional English pubs to classy bars.
- Visto Lounge - Unit 3, Ground floor, Abbey Crescent, Torbay Road, Torquay T 5HD GPS: 50.4633842, -3.5341115 ☎ +44 1803 211009 - Just across from the beach.
- The Drum Inn - Cockington Ln, Torquay T 6XA GPS: 50.4639897, -3.5632942 ☎ +44 1803 690264 - Dating back to 1936. A country pub surrounded by great countryside.
- The Green Ginger - Lower Ground Floor, Winter Garden, Fleet Walk, T 5DZ GPS: 50.462197, -3.525608 ☎ +44 1803 217960 - Wetherspoons pub. The unusual name dates back to 1846 and refers to green ginger sold at the time.
- The Hole in the Wall - 6 Park Ln, TQ1 2AU GPS: 50.460691, -3.522882 ☎ +44 1803 200755 | Opening Hours: 11:30AM Monday - midnight Apparently Torquay's oldest pub dating back to 1540.
eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Torquay
Torquay - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Torquay, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Torquay. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Torquay and its surrounding regions.
With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Torquay. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.
The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Torquay. Key components include:
Halal-Friendly Accommodations inTorquay: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Torquay.
Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Torquay: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Torquay, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Torquay.
Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Torquay, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.
Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Torquay, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.
Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Torquay and beyond.
Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Torquay, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Torquay, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Torquay without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."
The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Torquay is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Torquay.
About eHalal Travel Group:
eHalal Travel Group Torquay is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.
For Halal business inquiries in Torquay, please contact:
eHalal Travel Group Torquay Media: info@ehalal.io
Muslim Friendly Hotels
Torquay is well supplied with bed and breakfast (B&B) and self-catered accommodation. The Torquay Tourism Board Centre is a good source of quality information about accommodation and Torquay in general.
- The Richwood and Beirut Bistro - 20 Newton Road, T 5BZ GPS: 50.47209, -3.542623 ☎ +44 1803 293729 +44 1803 3226662 From £50 per day Lebanese (halal), European and English cuisine in the Beirut - Bistro. The Richwood is a Victorian mansion, comfortably furnished, centrally heated throughout, with a cosy bar, heated swimming swimmingpool and sun terrace. All 13 bedrooms are en-suite, have colour TV with DVD players and tea and coffee making facilities. Evening meals are available (booking and orders in advance), with a choice of home-cooked international dishes. Free Wi-Fi. Free private parking, first come, first served; alternative free parking on the Newton Road. Pool table and games room. TV lounge with international satellite programs. 30ft x 15ft heated swimming swimmingpool (25°C) open from June to October. Sunbathing terraces, swimmingpool snack bar, hot spa, CCTV and security system.
- The Meadfoot Bay Hotel - Meadfoot Sea Road, TQ1 2LQ GPS: 50.458137, -3.512497 ☎ +44 1803 294722 +44 1803 214473 From £36 per day The Meadfoot Bay is an award-winning family-run guest house situated in the area of Meadfoot, just a stroll from Meadfoot Beach and a short walk from Torquay harbour.
- Braddon Hall Hotel - 70 Braddons Hill Road East, TQ1 1HF GPS: 50.463384, -3.517974 ☎ +44 1803 293908 +44 1803 293908 From £155 weekly 500 metres from the harbour, shops and beaches.
- The Hotel Balmoral - Meadfoot Sea Road, TQ1 2LQ GPS: 50.457836, -3.511863 ☎ +44 1803 293381 - 4 nights £119 special offer
- Torcroft Hotel - 28-30 Croft Road, Torquay, T 5UE GPS: 50.4662, -3.5337 ☎ +44 1803 298292 - from £50 Torcroft Hotel is a stylish and friendly B&B. They have 11 rooms including 2 large balcony rooms, 2 deluxe double rooms, a family room and twins and doubles. All rooms are en-suite and have flat screen TVs. Free parking and Wi-Fi. Great breakfasts.
Go next
- Paignton – A coastal town which has lots of tourist attractions.
- Brixham – A small fishing town, reachable by ferry.
- Totnes – A small market town.
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