Nanjizal Beach

Don’t go, you’ll hate it and it’s my beach anyway :D

I’m not sure what the negative reviews are about as this “secret” beach was never intended for the public many years ago. Since its discovery, it’s become more known. If you’re not into cliffs, rocks, gaves and coves, this place isn’t for you. Its not a sandy tropical beach kind of place but its beautiful in its own natural right. Although it is quite rocky on 1 side there is plenty of sand on the other, especially when the tide is out, and you can walk into the caves too. It’s best to go when the tide is out to get the best views and use of the beach, cave and coves. We parked at Land’s End and walked for 20 minutes past the farm. The views on the walk are breathtaking. We stopped off a few times to take photos along the way. There was a short walk that was quite scary as it was along the edge of the cliff, so if you are scared about heights, this walk probably isn’t for you and you may want to try walking over from the other side (Penzance). Along the cliff egde, you can see other caves in the distance along the cliff edge. It’s pretty fascinating to see. When we finally got to Nanjizal cove and beach, there are a few big rocks you have to get over, which may be a struggle for very young children and elders but there were toddlers there and older people who managed to clamber onto the calmer part of the beach. i wore my swimsuit under my clothes as Ibwas adamant to have a cold wild water dip in the crystal clear cove section. It was stunning!! therr must have been no more than 4 or 5 small groups of people on the beach, so it wasn’t over populated at all. We really enjoyed exploring the natural wonders of this part of Cornwall

Whenever I go I’m not sure if I should go down to it or just look at it from the top, beautiful spot, can get busy due to the “secret beach” title, its not a secret, just a bit of a walk and it’s well worth it, no loo no cafe, no bins, so go prepared and take your rubbish back, it’s crystal clear water is something else, big boulders, rock pools caves, holes to swim through, high or low tide it’s beautiful, though high tide does take the sand away so bare that in mind, we’ll worth a visit to the loo less, bin less, cafeless, sometimes sandless beach with stunning views no matter which way you walk in.

beautiful sandy beautiful h with an amazing cave to swim through .
The water was so blue and clear

This is a lovely picturesque place to visit.  It is not suitable for those with accessibility issues or people with buggies as the beach is accessed by a wooden staircase.  I unfortunately got caught in a rip current and thankfully got out.  There are no warning signs or emergency phone (mobiles do not work there).  There is a life preserver.  So beware if you are going, supervise children or dogs.  If you do that you should have a lovely time!

Lots of memories asa child at this beach , many a time been there love the caves

Absolutely beautiful, seals came right in shore
One of those spots on our planet that is so special

Went to visit the beach as I’m a big doctor who fan and also wanted to see the beautiful cove and its stunning views it’s safe to say it did not disappoint and Evan got to see a seal pup down in a rock pool amazing.

Amazing was not optional.

Stunning spot, my new favourite beach.

Don’t go if you need toilets, cafes, crowds, buggy access, can’t manage a mile walk from the various parking locations.

DO go if you love crystal clear water, soft sand, rocks and rock pools, caves, places to jump into the sea from, fantastic snorkelling, seals.

Best if the wind is in the east, and at low tide. At high tide there’s little sand at all, so don’t blame the beach for having no sand if you go there at high tide. Tide tables are online and very predictable.

Parked at Porthgwarra and walked the coastal path. I read somewhere that it was a 30 minute walk, with kids, inappropriate footwear and beach gear it was 1 hour and 20 minutes. The beach was no kynance cove, Cornwall has loads of nice beaches but for me this wasn’t one of them. We did take a more direct route back to the car which took 45 minutes.

Very little sand . Not good for families.