Exotic sands

Kynance Cove

The Lizard, Cornwall · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Jade-green water swirls between dark serpentine stacks on Cornwall's most photographed cove.

The sea at Kynance Cove (The Lizard, Cornwall, United Kingdom) is typically around 17°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are June to September.

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Sea temperature: ~17°C in the warm season
Water: Vivid turquoise and jade over pale sand
Sand: Pale golden sand between dark serpentine rock stacks, mostly covered at high tide
Swimming: Beautiful but cold; safest on a falling tide, mind the currents
Best time to visit: June to September
Setting: Serpentine sea cliffs, rock stacks and the National Trust coast path
Beach type: Exotic sands
Region: Europe

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Kynance Cove: frequently asked questions

Where is Kynance Cove?

Kynance Cove is at The Lizard, on the coast of United Kingdom.

What is the sea temperature at Kynance Cove?

In the warm season the sea at Kynance Cove reaches about 17°C. Vivid turquoise and jade over pale sand.

When is the best time to visit Kynance Cove?

The best time to visit Kynance Cove is June to September. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Kynance Cove have?

Kynance Cove has pale golden sand between dark serpentine rock stacks, mostly covered at high tide.

Is Kynance Cove good for swimming?

Beautiful but cold; safest on a falling tide, mind the currents.

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