Woolacombe is a seaside resort on the coast of North Devon, England, which lies at the mouth of a valley (or ‘combe’). The beach is 2.5 miles long, sandy and gently sloping. The beach has Blue Flag and Premier Seaside Beach awards for its cleanliness, water quality and facilities. It is a popular destination for surfing, and there are many establishments offering tuition and equipment hire. The waves are gentle when the tide is out and are more vigorous when the tide is in.

Tourism

The winter population is very small (around 1000), but during the summer large numbers of people come to the village for a holiday. Many are motivated to visit because of the excellent surfing conditions found locally. There are many hotels, holiday apartments and bed and breakfast establishments, and most of the entertainment opportunities are aimed at tourists. A long-established attraction in the centre of the village is a crazy golf course which features North Devon landmarks for the holes, the unique model buildings being constructed from the various types of stone found in the local area.