Beaches of Kerala
Kerala coastal area is made up of the river deltas, backwaters and the shore
of the Arabian Sea. It has a 600-kms long shoreline dotted with the finest
coconut groves and charming beaches of India. The beaches of Kerala are renowned
the world over for their breathtaking beauty. The blues of the sky and the
blue waters of the beaches of Kerala come together to take away your blues.
Kovalam Beach
It is 16 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city. Kovalam is internationally renowned
and it consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost, 'Lighthouse
Beach', is the most popular one.
Varkala Beach
It is 41 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city. It is a seaside resort as well
as an important Hindu cente of pilgrimage. The 2000 years old Sree Janardhana
Swamy Temple and the Nature Care Centre are the two main attractions worth
visiting nearby the beach.
Thanagasseri Beach
It is 5 kms from Kollam town. The beach stands on the ruins of an old Portuguese
Fort and Churches built in the 18th century.
Cheria Beach
It is 45 kms from Ernakulam city. It borders Bypeen Island, and is ideal
for swimming. Dolphins are also seen here quite often.
Tanur Beach
Situated in Malappura District, it was one of the earliest settlements of
the Portuguese. St. Francis Xavier visited the place in 1546. One of the
oldest temples in Kerala, Keraladeshapuram Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu
is situated in 3 kms south of Tanur town.
Padinharekara Beach
This beach offers a breathtaking view of the confluence of the Bharathapuzha,
the Tirur Puzha and the Arabian Sea.
Beypore Beach
It lies 10 kms south of Kozhikode city. The beach is situated at the mouth
of the Chaliyar River. Famous for the construction of the Uru, the traditional,
Arabian trading vessel, it was once most sought after place for merchants
from Western Asia, for its ship building industry.
Kappad Beach
It is 16 kms from Kozhikode city. Kappad Beach is a historic beach where
Vasco da Gama landed on the 27 May, 1498 with 170 men in three vessels.
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