Rather , it contains three towns ( Torquay , Paignton and Brixham ) and a few villages , the largest of which is Galmpton . There are three main towns around the bay : Torquay in the north , Paignton in the center , and Brixham in the south , which have become connected over the years , swallowing up villages and towns such as St Marychurch , Cockington , Marldon , Churston Ferrers and Galmpton .