Top Haven holiday park with a seaside bar that ‘feels like Ibiza' is on one of UK's best beaches
A CAFE overlooking one of the UK's best beaches has been compared to being in Ibiza.
In a
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, one visitor dubbed the South Beach Cafe on Sandy Bay Beach in Devon as having the "feel of an Ibiza chill out bar", sat overlooking the beach.
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South Beach Cafe overlooks Sandy Bay Beach
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The cafe sits on the top of the cliffs, at a Haven site
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Sandy Bay Beach has previously won Blue Flag awards
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The cafe itself is located at
There is a cliff top terrace that plays a "pleasant mix of music" according to one visitor.
The same visitor also noted how they "could not fault the food".
Another visitor added: "You'd be mistaken for thinking this could be in
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The venue has an extensive menu, with a lot of different seafood dishes and sharing plates, including a seafood platter.
The cafe also serves breakfast, for those who are out for an early morning stroll.
The privately owned Exmouth beach has previously won
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The long stretch of sand is a preferred spot for
Visitors can also
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For those who like to go for a walk or hike, the beach is also conveniently located on the
Lucky visitors may even get the chance to spot seabirds or seals.
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In the
summer
months, the beach is the ideal spot for families as the RNLI provides lifeguards to the beach.
Amenities at the beach also include places to grab refreshments, such as the South Beach Cafe.
Away from the beach itself, Devon is home to dozens of charming villages and
The Sun's reporter, Cyann Fielding, grew up on the
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The beach is popular with families
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Many visitors head to the beach for sunbathing, water sports and fossil hunting
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