Beaches in Kerala
Kerela has a long coast line dotted with some of the finest beaches of the world, coconut groves, lagoons and sheltered coves. One of them Kovalam has been rated as one of the 100 places not to be missed in a lifetime by National Geographic
I here have tried to compile the list of some of the best beaches of South Kerala. Only few of the beaches here, has been developed as a tourist centre so facility to stay and dine are available only in those beaches. So travelers looking for pristine beaches, Kerala offer some non commercialized beaches even today
Alapuzha Beach
Alappuzha Beach is a clean and beautiful Beach. Shoreline of Arabian Sea the Alapuzha beach is a mesmerizing place with scarlet sunsets and silver stretches of sand edged by swaying palm trees. The beach offers ideal ambience for picnics. The beach has boating facilities, a childrens park and toy train for kids. The old light house and the pier which extends into the sea; about 140 years old are the main attraction of the place
Cherai Beach
Cherai Beach, bordering the northern end of Vypeen Island is located about 26 km from Ernakulam city. The place is a unique combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms and paddy fields. The 15 km long golden Beach is very clean, shallow and is ideal for swimming. The main beach has a walkway and High mask lamps which make the beach enjoyable even at night. The main attraction of Cherai is the 'Poyil' a large inland lake separated from the ocean by only a narrow sandbar
Kovalam Beach
The crescent-shaped Kovalam Beach is divided into three parts. The southern-most beach, Lighthouse Beach, is by far the most popular one. The middle beach, adjacent to it, is called the Hawa Beach, whiles the northern-most beach, Samudra, is the most laidback and secluded. Vizhinjam Lighthouse at Lighthouse Beach offers superb views across to the Kovalam Jama Masjid. The lighthouse dominates the rocky promontory and is quite a captivating sight during moonlit nights
Marari Beach
Mararikulam or Marari is a sleepy fishing village, about 25 Kms from Alapuzha and 60 kms south of Cochin. The village of Mararikulam is tucked away behind a line of dense palms that rise like a green fortification of the sands. Set amidst the coconut groves the Marari Beach is an ideal destination to spend your holidays. A must visit in Mararikulam is the traditional coir-making units. You may even explore the marvelous backwaters, the tranquility and the scenic surroundings of which make a superb relaxing experience
Poovar Beach
Poovar is a small coastal fishing island at the southern tip of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala. The village is embraced by a beautiful beach on one side and the backwaters on the other. During high tides, an estuary links it to the sea. Poovar is very close to Vizhinjam harbor. Poovar is a place to laze around, soak in the unlimited stretch of green and blue and feast on some sumptuous seafood. Sightseeing is more like a houseboat cruise on the Paruthiyur backwaters and picnicking on the coconut grove trimmed beach
Thangassery Beach
Thangassery beach in the town is a place of historical importance. The ruins of the dutch-portugese fort and some 18th century Churches are sights worth to see here. The three km long Thangassery beach has a lighthouse; which was built in 1902 and 144 ft tall used to warn the seafarers about the dangerous reefs in the Thangasseri coastline. The lighthouse is open to visitors from 15:30 - 17:30 hrs
Thirumullavaram Beach
Thirumullavaram beach is a secluded beach and also a beautiful picnic centre. With tall coconut trees providing shade to the beach Thirumullavaram is a good excursion site. The beach is a beautiful combination of golden sands and the turquoise blue seawater. About one and a half kilometre into the sea is the Nyarazhcha Para, literally Sunday Rock, that can be seen from the shore at low tide. There is a temple - The Mahavishnu Temple near the beach
Varkala Beach
The contrast between the cliffs, sand and sea makes Varkala Beach a striking sight. Varkala Beach has a number of tourist attractions nearby. The mineral springs are considered to have medicinal properties and many people come here to drink and bath in the water from the mineral springs. The Varkala Beach is also called Papanasam Beach because it is believed that bathing here will wash away all of one's sins. The Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple nearby is believed to be between 800 - 2000 years old
Kerela has a long coast line dotted with some of the finest beaches of the world, coconut groves, lagoons and sheltered coves. One of them Kovalam has been rated as one of the 100 places not to be missed in a lifetime by National Geographic
I here have tried to compile the list of some of the best beaches of South Kerala. Only few of the beaches here, has been developed as a tourist centre so facility to stay and dine are available only in those beaches. So travelers looking for pristine beaches, Kerala offer some non commercialized beaches even today
Alapuzha Beach
Alappuzha Beach is a clean and beautiful Beach. Shoreline of Arabian Sea the Alapuzha beach is a mesmerizing place with scarlet sunsets and silver stretches of sand edged by swaying palm trees. The beach offers ideal ambience for picnics. The beach has boating facilities, a childrens park and toy train for kids. The old light house and the pier which extends into the sea; about 140 years old are the main attraction of the place
Cherai Beach
Cherai Beach, bordering the northern end of Vypeen Island is located about 26 km from Ernakulam city. The place is a unique combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms and paddy fields. The 15 km long golden Beach is very clean, shallow and is ideal for swimming. The main beach has a walkway and High mask lamps which make the beach enjoyable even at night. The main attraction of Cherai is the 'Poyil' a large inland lake separated from the ocean by only a narrow sandbar
Kovalam Beach
The crescent-shaped Kovalam Beach is divided into three parts. The southern-most beach, Lighthouse Beach, is by far the most popular one. The middle beach, adjacent to it, is called the Hawa Beach, whiles the northern-most beach, Samudra, is the most laidback and secluded. Vizhinjam Lighthouse at Lighthouse Beach offers superb views across to the Kovalam Jama Masjid. The lighthouse dominates the rocky promontory and is quite a captivating sight during moonlit nights
Marari Beach
Mararikulam or Marari is a sleepy fishing village, about 25 Kms from Alapuzha and 60 kms south of Cochin. The village of Mararikulam is tucked away behind a line of dense palms that rise like a green fortification of the sands. Set amidst the coconut groves the Marari Beach is an ideal destination to spend your holidays. A must visit in Mararikulam is the traditional coir-making units. You may even explore the marvelous backwaters, the tranquility and the scenic surroundings of which make a superb relaxing experience
Poovar Beach
Poovar is a small coastal fishing island at the southern tip of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala. The village is embraced by a beautiful beach on one side and the backwaters on the other. During high tides, an estuary links it to the sea. Poovar is very close to Vizhinjam harbor. Poovar is a place to laze around, soak in the unlimited stretch of green and blue and feast on some sumptuous seafood. Sightseeing is more like a houseboat cruise on the Paruthiyur backwaters and picnicking on the coconut grove trimmed beach
Thangassery Beach
Thangassery beach in the town is a place of historical importance. The ruins of the dutch-portugese fort and some 18th century Churches are sights worth to see here. The three km long Thangassery beach has a lighthouse; which was built in 1902 and 144 ft tall used to warn the seafarers about the dangerous reefs in the Thangasseri coastline. The lighthouse is open to visitors from 15:30 - 17:30 hrs
Thirumullavaram Beach
Thirumullavaram beach is a secluded beach and also a beautiful picnic centre. With tall coconut trees providing shade to the beach Thirumullavaram is a good excursion site. The beach is a beautiful combination of golden sands and the turquoise blue seawater. About one and a half kilometre into the sea is the Nyarazhcha Para, literally Sunday Rock, that can be seen from the shore at low tide. There is a temple - The Mahavishnu Temple near the beach
Varkala Beach
The contrast between the cliffs, sand and sea makes Varkala Beach a striking sight. Varkala Beach has a number of tourist attractions nearby. The mineral springs are considered to have medicinal properties and many people come here to drink and bath in the water from the mineral springs. The Varkala Beach is also called Papanasam Beach because it is believed that bathing here will wash away all of one's sins. The Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple nearby is believed to be between 800 - 2000 years old
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