Weymouth, England

Weymouth is a seaside town in Dorset, southern England. Its sandy beach is dotted with colorful beach huts and backed by Georgian houses. The cityis a touristresort, and its economy depends on itsharbourand visitor attractions; the town is a gateway situated halfway along theJurassic Coast, aWorld Heritage Siteon the Dorset and eastDevoncoast, important for its geology and landforms.Weymouth Harbourhas included cross-channelferries, and is home to pleasure boats and private yachts, and nearbyPortland Harbouris home to theWeymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, where thesailing eventsof the2012 Olympic GamesandParalympic Gameswere held.