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Nichols Cove is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 127th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Nichols Cove coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praa Sands beach, which has a rating of 8.
Nichols Cove (Cornwall) is located outside the Trewithick settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Longrock 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Riviere Towans 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
Riviere Towans 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
St. Ives 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
St. Ives 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Bareppa 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Portreath 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Falmouth 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
St. Levan 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
St. Levan 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Porthgwarra 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Escalls 0.7 km
What to do in Nichols Cove? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Nichols Cove can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
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Nichols Cove has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Nichols Cove, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Nichols Cove is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Nichols Cove does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Nichols Cove can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Nichols Cove.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Out Of The Blue is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.
There are 221 places to stay in the Nichols Cove area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Nichols Cove include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Nichols Cove has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.
There are 1 attractions near Nichols Cove that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Hendra Beach located in 3.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Nichols Cove is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.
Nichols Cove (Cornwall) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Nichols Cove (Cornwall) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue water, Fine pebbles bottom
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue water, Fine pebbles bottom
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
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