The cove has white sand, turquoise water and multi-coloured serpentine islands with stacks and arches hidden amongst the towering cliffs.
The cliffs are streaked with the red, purple and green of the serpentine rock.
Numerous caves, with such names as the ladies Bathing Pool and the Devil's Letter Box, surround the beach.
Even before that, there is evidence that the site was used in the Bronze Age and it may be that ease of defence could have been the reason.
The names of the rocks, however: Asparagus, Gull, Steeple etc. suggest that they are more from our time and the cove was very popular in the Victorian period when serpentine artefacts became sought after.
The helicopter, police and para-medics produced an exciting hour's activity for us to watch, although an unfortunate experience for the person who had fallen off of the cliff.
There is a steep climb down to the beach from the large car park, but the views from above can be enjoyed by the less energetic.
