Kerala Beaches

The southern India state of Kerala relishes its numerous beaches that, with sensuous sands, azure waters, swinging palm trees, rocky promontories and an aura of romance, stir the hearts of travellers from all across the globe. This God's very own country basks in the natural riches that nature has conferred upon it. Besides, freshly supplied sea food and typical Keralan cuisines add to the pleasure all the more. People who are all smiles are also there to give you a cordial welcome and, if you wish, a cruise along the backwaters as well. So, Kerala comes as an opportunity to pack your holidays with excitement, fun and flavour.

Visitors and vacationers are spoilt for choices as Kerala offers a wide array of beaches that define tranquility and the true spirit of nature. The state boasts a stunning 900-kilometre-long coastline.

Alappuzha Beach
With a pier that is 140-year-old, lagoons, lakes and rivers, Alappuzha is a hotspot for tourists arriving in the state. The pristine beach is, in a nutshell, a rendezvous with nature. Here, one can spend quiet moments enriched with nature's lures. The Vijaya Beach Park and the Light House are much popular with tourists.

Kovalam Beach
Having gained international repute, the Kovalam Beach has been haunting travellers' minds since 1930s. Kovalam comprises three crescent-shaped beaches of which the Light House Beach (Southernmost) is the most appealing.

Varkala Beach
Varkala houses the 2000-year-old Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple. Besides being a chief seaside resort and spa, it is an important pilgrimage centre for the Hindus. While at Varkala, the Nature Care Centre is something no one should ever miss.

Fort Kochi Beach
The quaint town of Kochi is as colourful as its history. Firstly the Portuguese, then the Dutch and finally the British helped shape Kochi. And the eclectic cultural influences can be well observed in the Indo-European architectural remains here.

Cherai Beach
The beach lies at a distance of 45 km from Ernakulum city. It is ideal for swimming and spotting playful dolphins. While here, you can also experience a typical Keralan village that is positioned nearby.

Beypore Beach
10 km south of Kozhikode, Beypore was an erstwhile trade centre of Kerala. It's ship building industry lured merchants from western Asia. One major attractions here is the boat building yard that constructs traditional Arabian trading vessel called Uru.

Kappad Beach
Strewn with traditional fishing boats all along, the Kappad Beach lies at a distance of 16 km from Kozhikode. A sprawling rock that bulges outwards into the sea is a prominent feature of the place. The most substantial reason for why one should visit the spot is that Vasco da Gama landed here on 27th May 1498.