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Kerala Beaches/ Beaches in Kerala

Keralaoutlook Kerla' No.1 portal provides information about beaches in Kerala. Kerala has a 600 km long shoreline dotted with some of the finest, most charming beaches of the world, coconut groves, natural harbors, lagoons and sheltered coves.

Bekal Beach

Bekal Beach is located near Bekal fort at a distance of 14 Km from Kasargod in Kerala, India. The Bekal Beach area is being promoted as a tourist destination and the beautiful sandy beach backed by swaying palm trees is truly worth seeing. You can still still enjoy the savour the touch of history as you view the serene Lakshadweep Sea from the tall observation towers of the forts once huge cannon emplacements.

Cherai Beach

Cherai Beach is one of the best golden beach of Kerala and is rightly called “The Princess of the Arabian sea” is 10 km long .The golden beach is very clean, shallow, and attracts swimming and sunbathing. This is one of the few places where we can see the lagoon (poyil) and ocean separated only by a few hundreds of metres. One could enjoy a glimpse of country boats ferrying paddy or fish, fishermen casting for the days catch, reapers working in the paddy fields, toddy tappers climbing coconut trees for tapping toddy, ducks wading across the water with their ducklings, storks looking for their prey in the paddy fields etc.

Fort Kochi Beach

Fort Kochi Beach also known as kochi beach is the finest beach of kerala is located 12 Km far from kochi city in kerala. The main attraction of fort kochi beach is the historic fort that is the best example of indo- european architecture. It is an obscure fishing village that became the first European township in India. A few interesting sites included in the tour are the Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica,St.Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc.

Kappad Beach

Located at a distance of 16 km from the Kozikode town, the Kappad beach is wrapped in a sheet of history . Kappad Beach is the historic beach where Vasco da Gama landed on the May 27,1498.An interesting feature of the landscape is the rock that protrudes into the sea and a temple believed to be 800 years old. . Local inhabitants called the pleasant stretch of rock studded beach as Kappakkadavu.

Kovalam Beach

On the Malabar coast along the Kerala shore line is a small village, called Kovalam. The boundless blue waters of the Arabian Sea and miles of white sands washed away by the surf at the feet of the stalwart palms and the rocky promontories, makes this beach paradise.The grilled seafood items such as lobster, king prawns and calamari are the fresh catch from the sea at Kovalam. Ayurvedic massage parlors, yoga centers and water sport facilities, make Kovalam a popular haven for tourists from all over the globe.

Shanghumukham Beach

Shanghumukham Beach" is located 8 kms from the Thiruvanthapuram city. The beach is adjacent to the Thiruvananthapuram airport and Veli tourist village. Shanghumukham is particularly famous for its view of spectacular sunsets. The picturesque beauty of this beach is honestly a marvel of nature and bestows with delightful views of sun set over the horizon.

Varkala Beach

Varkala Beach is at 42 km away from Thiruvanathapuram, is the best spot along Keralacoast for watching sunset. Varkala Beach has a number of tourist attractions nearby. The mineral springs near Varkala Beach are considered to have medicinal properties and many people come here to drink and bathe in the water from the mineral springs.Varkala Beach is also famous for its landscape. A high rocky cliff ends abruptly and a stretch of clear sand extends down to the sea. The contrast between the cliffs, sand and sea makes Varkala Beach a striking sight.