Kerala Beach...

Kovalam Beach... Varkala... Alappuzha... Kappad...

Located 16 km south of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) city, Kovalam is a world-famous beach resort, which has been a favorite spot for tourists since 1930s. This beach has lovely coconut palms fringe the golden sands. Foreigners throng Ayurvedic parlors, yoga and meditation centers, that have sprung up all over the place. Situated on the Malabar Coast along the Kerala shoreline is a small village of Kovalam. This quiet town of Kovalam came on the tourist map, when its beautiful and secluded beaches were discovered. Today Kovalam has become one of the most popular beach hangouts in India. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and truly the coconut trees along the beaches gives it a ravishing look. You can enjoy many activities on Kovalam Beach. You can swim in the sea, go for a catamaran ride, go surfing, kayaking, windsurfing and parasailing. Relax and sunbathe on the golden sands or let an Ayurvedic masseur massage all your stresses away. There are craft stalls selling souvenirs and restaurants serving delicious seafood along the edge of Kovalam Beach. You're sure to have a memorable holiday on Kovalam Beach on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.

The Three Beaches Of Kovalam

The beaches of Kovalam can be divided in three parts. The southern most beach and the most popular from the three, is the Lighthouse Beach. Further south on the beach one can have a spectacular view of the Vizhinzam mosque, but photography is prohibited here.The middle beach is called Hawah. Each morning this beach acts as a base for the local fisherman. The northern most beach, Samudra, is least affected of all by the changing times. It is dotted with few rudimentary wooden fishing vessels.