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Beaches in Kerala
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Alappuzha
Beach
Location: Alappuzha beach, near Alappuzha town, south Kerala.
Referred to as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed a unique
place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, it is famous for its boat races,
backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha beach
is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over
137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the
attraction of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly
fascinating to visitors.
Kozhikode Beach
Kozhikode, the most important region of Malabar in yesteryears, was the capital
of the powerful Zamorins and also a prominent trade and commerce center. It
was here at Kappad that Vasco Da Gama landed in his search for the spices of
the Orient. Today the serene beaches, lush green countryside, historic sites,
all combine to make this a popular tourist destination filled with a warm ambience.
Kovalam Beach
Location : Just 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram city,south Kerala.
Best
time to visit: September to March, though it is an all year destination.
Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches.It
has been a favourite haunt of tourists,especially Europeans,since the 1930s.A
massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters
ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse-sunbathing,
swimming, herbal body toning massages,special cultural programmes, Catamaran
cruising etc.The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush
of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes.Life on the beach begins late
in the day and carries on well into the night.
Varkala Thiruvananthapuram Beach
Varkala, a calm and quiet hamlet, lies on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram
district. It has several places of tourist interests like a beautiful beach,
a 2000 year old Vishnu temple and the ashramam- 'Sivagiri Mutt' a little distance
from the beach.At the serene Varkala beach is a quiet sea resort rich in mineral
water springs.A dip in the holy waters at this beach is believed to purge the
body of impurities and the soul of all sins. Hence the name 'Papanasam beach'.
Thirumullavaram Beach
Location: 6 km north of Kollam town about a quiet day far away from the
madding crowd. If that sounds like something you'd really enjoy, check out the
secluded Thirumullavaram Beach, a beautiful picnic spot that has been a favourite
haunt of locals and tourists alike.
