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Sunny Cove
Sunny Cove sits tucked away across the estuary from Salcombe, directly opposite the busy North and South Sands beaches — you'd never guess somewhere this quiet was so close. You can anchor off and swim ashore, with gentle waves making it one of the more relaxed swimming spots on this stretch of coast. Getting here by water is the smart move, since the only alternative is a 10-minute woodland walk with no road access.
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Marinas and anchorages near Sunny Cove · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
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- Busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
- Busiest around 12:00 — mostly boats arriving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 13:00
- 37% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~5h
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