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Kerala Beaches
Beypore Beach
Located about 10 kms south of Kozhikode town at the mouth of the
Chaliyar River, is Beypore. Historically, it has a special place as being one
of the prominent ports and fishing harbours, and was also an important trade
and maritime centre during the days of the early Arab and Chinese travelers
and later the Europeans.
Shankhumugham Beach
Just 8 km from the city, this is a favourite haunt of sunset watchers.
The beach is adjacent to the Thiruvananthapuram Airport and Veli
Tourist Village.
Kovalam Beach
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.
Varkala 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.
Dharmadam Island
Dharmadam Island is a beautiful beach, located 17 kms from Kannur.
The small 5-acre island covered with coconut palms and green bushes is a beautiful
sight from the beach.
Moppila Bay
Moppila bay, the famous fishing harbour is situated near the St.Angelo's
Fort. The beach is a natural and now a modernised fishing harbour built with
assistance under the Indo Norwegian pact.
Pathiramanal Beach
The little island of Pathiramanal, on the Backwaters is a favourite
haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the land.
Tanur Beach
The small coastal fishing town of Tanur was one of the earliest settlements
of the Portuguese. It is believed that St. Francis Xavier visited the place
in 1546 AD.
Thangassery Beach
Located 5 kms from Kollam town is the Thangassery Beach, which is
a sea side village of historic importance.
Ezhimala Beach
Nestled atop a cluster of hills at an altitude of 286m is situated
Ezhimala, 55 kms from Kannur. Carved Stone Pillars, an ancient Burial chamber
and an ancient Cave can be seen at the foot of the hills. The Hills are noted
for rare medicinal herbs. Furthur uphill is an ancient Mosque.
Alappuzha Beach
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.
Cherai Beach
Near Vypeen Island accessible by boat (30 minutes journey) from Ernakulam
The lovely beach bordering the Vypeen island is ideal for swimming. The sea
on the western side and the backwaters on the east give this upcoming tourist
destination, a uniqueness which can be found only in Kerala.
Valapattanam Beach
Valapattanam about 7 km from Kannur town, Kannur district, north
Kerala.
Payyambalam Beach
2 km from Kannur town, Kannur district, north Kerala.
Quiet, secluded, this beautiful stretch of sand and surf is the best locale
for a relaxed evening. The Payyambalam beach is a popular picnic spot of the
local people and holds much potential for development into a tourist resort.
Muzhapilangad Beach
About 15 km from Kannur and 8 km from Thalasseri, Kannur district,
north Kerala. The Muzhapilangad beach which stretches across four kilometres
of sand is a drive-in beach where one can drive down the entire length. Calm
and serene, the place is secluded and remains unexplored.
Kappil Beach
For those who prefer Thoreau to Harold Robbins, the secluded and
relatively unexplored Kappil Beach should prove idyllic. This sun-drenched beach
is a perfect getaway after a hectic tour of the nearby Bekal Fort, some six
kms away.
Bekal Fort Beach
About a kilometre from Bekal Fort, about 16 km south of Kasaragod
on the national highway, Kasaragod district, north Kerala.
Thirumullavaram Beach
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. Getting there
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.
Kappad Beach
About 16 km from Kozhikode town. For the people of Kozhikode, this
pleasant stretch of rock studded beach is Kappakkadavu. To the tourist it is
one of the most charming of Kerala's beaches. Kappad finds mention in history
and geography texts as the gateway to the Malabar coast. Here, 501 years ago,
170 men led by the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) sailed in
and stepped into Kerala to create a new chapter in history.
