Kerala
Beaches
Sharing its western border with the Arabian Sea, Kerala has a
600 km long shoreline dotted with some of the finest, most charming beaches
of the world, coconut groves, natural harbours, lagoons and sheltered coves.
All of it as peaceful as the rest of the land, washed by the pleasant
tropical sun and as pristine as ever.
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Thiruvananthapuram
Beaches The Kovalam Beach (16 km from
Thiruvananthapuram city): This internationally renowned beach resort has
been a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. Kovalam consists of
three adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost, known as the Lighthouse
Beach, is the most popular. Kovalam offers accommodation options to suit all
budgets
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Kollam
Beaches The Thanagasseri Beach ( 5 km from Kollam
town) This seaside village of historic importance has the ruins of an old
Portuguese fort and churches built in the 18th century. The Thangasseri
Lighthouse is open to visitors from 1530 - 1730 hrs.
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Cochin
Beaches The Cheria Beach (45 km form Ernakulam
city): This lovely beach lordering Bypeen island is ideal for swimming.
Dolphins are occasionally seen here. A typical Kerala village with paddy
fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attraction.
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Lakshadweep
Beaches Lakshadweep, a Union Territory of India,
is a group of 36 islands located in the Arabian Sea, about 300 km off
Kerala. Of these islands, Andort, Amini, Agatti, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadamat,
Kalpeni, Kavaratti and Minicoy are inhabited and are well known tourism
destinations.
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Malapuram
Beaches Tanur 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.
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Kozhikode
Beaches Beypore (10 km south of Kozhikode)
Located at the mouth of the Chaliyar rive, Beypore, one of the prominent
ports and fishing harbours of ancient Kerala was an important trade and
maritime centre.
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Kasaragod
Beaches The Pallikere Beach ( 1 km from Bekal
Fort): This enchanting beach offers a spectacular view of the fort and has
ample facilities for recreation and relaxation.
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