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Nanjizal beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 85th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear 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, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Nanjizal beach 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.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pedn vounder beach, which has a rating of 8.9.
Nanjizal beach (Cornwall) is located outside the Sennen 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, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Porthgwarra 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sennen Cove 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
St. Levan 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
St. Levan 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Escalls 0.7 km
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
St. Ives 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
St. Ives 0.3 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
Riviere Towans 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Portreath 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
St. Levan 1.3 km
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. 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 rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Nanjizal beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Nanjizal beach 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Nanjizal beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Nanjizal beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Apple Tree Cafe is the closest place located 1400 meters from the beach.
There are 209 places to stay in the Nanjizal beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Nanjizal beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Nanjizal beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.
There are 4 attractions near Nanjizal beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Land's End located in 2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Nanjizal beach 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.
Nanjizal beach (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.Nanjizal beach (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 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
Folkestone 0.9 km
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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