A "secret" beach in Devon is so stunning that locals don't want the rest of the UK knowing it exists. Once the cat is out of the bag and a "hidden gem" like Maidencombe becomes public knowledge, everyone will undoubtedly want to visit to take a stroll along the coarse red sandstone, or sample the delights of the fantastic beach cafe. While at the beach, a local smiled and told Devon Live: "Don't tell anybody it's here.
" “I like it peaceful. I come down here in the morning sometimes really early when nobody else is around and take a swim. At this time of year the sun rises over there in the east and stays pretty much for the rest of the day.
I would rather keep it to myself," they added. Maidencombe has never actually been hidden, and was even mentioned in the Domesday Book, but it has been overlooked. It is a natural cove which is surrounded by towering cliffs and has long held a claim to being the best beach in Torquay that you haven't visited.
Speaking to people ambling around the beach, many were stunned at how they'd found such a beautiful seaside spot. Justine Rowe, who was on holiday from Bristol, said: "We’ve had a magical day. It was very unexpected.
We were camping on Dartmoor and just decided to go to the nearest beach. So we came this morning and went for a swim. It was just fantastic, the sea was pretty clear.
Then we had some lunch at the cafe which was marvellous." With a wistful, end-of-holiday regret tinge to her voice, she concluded: "The only problem is .