Kynance Cove
A turquoise cove on the Lizard Peninsula, where serpentine rock and white sand alternate. It is considered one of England's most beautiful bays.
The cove is formed by serpentine rocks in deep red and dark green. At low tide, sandbars and caves are exposed, good for swimming and cave exploring. At high tide, the beach is almost completely submerged, so check the tide table. It's about a 15-minute downhill walk from the National Trust car park, and there is an eco-friendly café on the beach. The cove is about 35 km from St Ives and can be visited on the same day as Lizard Point. In peak season, arrive before 10 a.m., or the car park will be full.
Opening hours
All day (depends on tides)
Nearby sights
- Lizard Point
- St Michael's Mount
- Marazion
- Godrevy Lighthouse
- Carbis Bay
- Mousehole
- Jubilee Pool, Penzance
- Porthminster Beach