One of Cornwall's most stunning coves has been panned by tourists as rubbish for the expensive car park and because the is too crowded when the sand disappears at high tide. Kynance Cove, on the Lizard Peninsula, was recently , for its white sands, turquoise waters and unique rock formations that give it an almost Mediterranean feel. The World's 50 Best Beaches 2024 and was voted in the top 100 best beaches by travel guide Lonely Planet.
Even holiday park operator Parkdean Resorts likened it to the Caribbean. It said: "Kynance Cove might sell Cornish pasties on its shores, but the rugged and rolling coastline is akin to Sosua Beach in the Dominican Republic." Thousands of visitors every year gush about how beautiful Kynance is.
Some 1,662 reviewers have done just that publicly on the TripAdvisor review site with many a pouty selfie also being taken for those TikTok and Instagram accounts. However, the gorgeous little cove may be adored by thousands of visitors and locals alike, but it certainly has its detractors. In fact it's been utterly panned by some visitors, with the National Trust being blamed for ruining their experience and also the Moon for being responsible for twice-daily tides that make the beach disappear.
Taking to TripAdvisor Mitch Findlay - one of 16 people to rate Kynance Cove as 'terrible' - said: "Long drive and when we got there were tons of tourists and nowhere to park. Even the beach cove was too crowded to park. We left without even getting out of the .
