"Breathtakingly beautiful Cornish Cove" Lizard by martin_nl

Lizard Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 27 photos

Kynance Cove

Woke up 7:15 again this morning on our campsite in Newquay. Today it's sunday and instead of having another lie in we decide to get up right away, have a shower and get a move on. So by 8:30 Lisette and I are on our way down to the Lizard Peninsula. We had only seen one picture of the Lizard Peninsula from Kynance Cove, but other than that we are not really sure what to expect.

So by approximately 1030 or 1100 hrs we get to Kynance Cove. We have to pay 1.50 pounds to get into this National Trust area where we find a pretty big carpark. Still not sure what to think we park the car and walk all the way down with just our sunglasses on our noses and a camera to take some snaps. The plan is to take some pics and then move on to the next place. However when we take the path down we are stunned!! What a sight! This is just amazing!! We cannot believe our eyes, so beautiful is Kynance Cove. When we get down to the beach we take some snaps and then decide to do a short walk on the cliffs and then come back for some sunbathing and a swim. We spend all day here in these beautiful surroundings, which is without a doubt time very well spent!!!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Most beautiful beach/cove in Europe?
Cons:Can get a little bit crowded in the afternoon
In a nutshell:If you like beaches, this is THE place on top of your list!

Last visit to Lizard: Jul 2005
Intro Updated Jul 30, 2005
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Low tide at Kynance Cove with a wide beach - Lizard

Mind the high and low tides Warnings Or Dangers (1)

At low tide there are quite some areas you can get to with only your ankles getting wet. One place is particularly... more travel advice

Crane Ledges along South West Coast Path - Lizard

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Before we crashed on the beach we decided to do a little bit of walking on the South West Coast Path. Plan was to walk... more travel advice

Kynance Cove Things to Do (2)

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hayward68 Aug 25, 2007 at 6:51 PM Report Abuse

You found one of my favourite spots in Cornwall. I always visit Kynance Cove when I'm in the area. Lovely isn't it?
nickandchris Jan 23, 2007 at 4:06 AM Report Abuse

Great photos of a beautiful area. Did you go swimming in the clear blue sea here? Many years since I've been to Cornwall where we always went for family holidays and always swum, whatever the weather!!!
tini58de Aug 24, 2005 at 3:34 AM Report Abuse

What a beautiful landscape!!!
b1bob Jul 30, 2005 at 11:36 AM Report Abuse

I thought this was going to be a page about lizards. This page is not only legitimate and thoughtful, but it dispels my previous notion that most English beaches are stark, grey, and cold. If this weren't England, I'd say it would be some tropical island.