Sandy Cove Beach — Attraction in Elliston

I have visited Sandy Cove Beach many times and it never disappoints. It is one of the best beaches on the island and is very popular during the short Newfoundland summer. The water never really warms up a lot but then again the beach is located in the North Atlantic. However, the cool water is certainly is refreshing on a hot summer day. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy the sun as long as the wind isn’t from the east. If it is, you had...

Beautiful beach and scenic views around. The shore sands are fine but appear muddy. I saw several people swimming but the water was too cold on a July noon. You can enjoy and relax there. The cool breeze of the Atlantic is calming, however I would highly recommend insect repellant and sunscreen. There's no phone network around so ensure downloading your Mais offline. There is a huge...

Sandy Cove Beach is definitely one of NL’s hidden treasures. More than a decade and a half ago, my husband and I came upon it one day, quite by chance while out for a day’s drive, enjoying our vacation on the island. We fell in love with the entire Peninsula and then decided to possibly purchase a summer home there. The rest is history. When you visit there, be prepared to...