Regarded by many as one of the most beautiful places in Cornwall, Kynance cove offers white sand, pebbles, turquoise waters and rocks formed of multi coloured serpentine. The area is run by the National Trust and at present (Mar 2004) is undergoing major building work to enhance the Kynance experience. The beach is accessed via a fairly steep decent of approximately half a mile from the large car park and offers some breathtaking views.
It is best to visit the beach at low tide as there is more room to swim and enjoy the beautiful views, as the beach can get busy when the majority disappears at high tide. At present facilities only extend as far as a cafe/small shop which is only open during the high season and can be found at the rear of the beach. Also of interest nearby is ‘Rill Point’, which is one of the first places the Spanish Armada was spotted in 1588.