Crabs, art and coastal cult

If you are looking for the real south of England, go to Brixham. The charming fishing town in Devon is not a sterile postcard motif, but a lively, working port. Here the colorful houses cling to the cliffs like Lego bricks, and the air is a mixture of salt, sea air and the cries of seagulls.

The heart of the town beats at the harbor: Brixham has one of the country's best-selling fish markets. What is auctioned here in rubber boots in the morning ends up in London's fine restaurants in the evening - or in the form of unbeatably fresh fish and chips directly on the pier at lunchtime.

A refreshing cultural scene has established itself between historical pirate anecdotes, the replica of Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigation ship Golden Hind and rustic pubs. The steep alleys mix a rough fishing mentality, hip cafés and small art galleries. Brixham doesn't pretend to please. It's raw, heartfelt and completely real. A place for a cool pint of cider and an uninterrupted view of the sea. | England