BEACHES IN KERALA

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Renowned for their breathtaking beauty, the beaches of Kerala are a major tourist attraction of the country. The beaches of Kerala have some distinct characters. These are palm-fringed, sun-rich and unspoiled. You also can avail the facilities of Ayurvedic resorts located nearby. Even the famous backwaters of Kerala are easily approachable from here. The pristine beaches of the state suit well with this nature-rich state. You have a very wide range to choose from here.

You can choose either romantic beaches, or family beaches or water sports beaches or exotic beaches or entertainment beaches or tropical beaches or honeymoon special beaches or Ayurveda special beaches or yoga special beaches. Cooling off on the beaches of Kerala is an enthralling experience indeed. Offering the best of accommodation facilities, Kerala Beaches are also a suitable place to savor lip-smacking food. The water sports facilities here tempt everyone to be child-like. Some of the most preferred beaches in Kerala are mentioned here.

Most of India’s finest beaches are in kerala. For virtually its entire 900 km length, the kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches, rocky promontories and coconut palms. The palm-lined beaches of kerala are renowned for the gentle surf and azure blue waters. To this add a delectable seafood cuisine, a smiling sun and friendly people to make an unforgettable holiday. Each year greater numbers of visitors arrive here in search of the tranquil, palm fringed beaches.

Varkal Beach

Kovalam Beach : This small village is located on Malabar Coast along Kerala shoreline. It caught the attention of international and domestic tourists from all over the world when it’s pristine beaches came into limelight. As it is often divided into three parts, the most popular among them is the southern most one known as Lighthouse Beach. Hawah Beach acts as a base for the local fisherman every morning. Samudra, the northern most beach, is least affected by changing times and tourist inflow.

Kovalam Beach

Marari Beach :Little known Marari Beach, not far from Alleppey in Kerala, is perfect for those people exploring the Kerala backwaters who feel like some time at the beach as well. This beach is quiet and undeveloped. The name Marari is shortened from from Mararikulam, a small and sleepy fisherman’s village. The word ‘Marari’ originates from ‘Mararikulam’, which is one of the local fishing villages. Life still follows the same routine as before, with the men going out to sea each day to earn a living and bringing in the daily catch. This is totally new to the vacationers. Offering endless miles of superb sand beaches fringed by swaying palms, Marari is a virgin territory where you can experience the local charm and traditional Kerala.

Unspoilt Mararikulam Beach

Kozhikode (Calicut) Beach :Kozhikode Beach is well know all over the world especially this beach is very nice and the great sand bank is very beautiful especially in festival days all over the people in Kozhikode gather here they really enjoy the beach than any other entertainment. This beach is a favorite haunt of sunset viewers. The old world charm retained in the old lighthouse and the two crumbling piers, each more than a hundred years old, that run into the sea is adding to its natural beauty.

Kozhikode Beach

Alappuzha Beach : Very popular hangout and relaxation spot in Alappuzha district, Alappuzha Beach is another popular beach of the state. The pier extending into the sea here, is approximately 140 years old. A natural wonderland of Kerala state, Alappuzha is blessed with nature’s green beauties including lagoons, vast lakes and numerous fresh water rivers.

Alappuzha Beach

Beypore Beach : A premier port and fishing harbor of ancient Kerala, Beypore Beach is an exotic beach and a preferred destination among the tourists. As Kerala considered to be an important trade and maritime center, this ancient port of Kerala was a favorite among the West Asia merchants for its ship building industry. Located at the mouth of the Chaliyar River in Kozhikode district, Beypore, one of the prominent ports and fishing harbors of ancient Kerala was an important trade and maritime center.

Beypore Beach [Image Courtesy : Nostalgic Memories - Flickr]

Kappad Beach : Kappad, or Kappakadavu locally, is famous as the beach near Kozhikode (Calicut), India, where the Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama landed on May 20, 1498. A small stone monument there commemorates the landing with the inscription, “Vasco da Gama landed here, Kappakadavu, in the year 1498.” His expedition gave the Europeans a sea route to reach the wealth of the Malabar coast, and resulted in European domination of India for about 450 years.

Kappad Beach

Varkala Beach : Included among the most popular beach resorts in Kerala, Varkala beach is famous mainly for mineral water springs with medicinal properties that gush out of the high cliffs encircling the beach. It is also a noted Hindu pilgrimage center.

Varkala Beach

Fort Kochi Beach : Main attraction on this beach site is a historic fort, which is regarded a must for every visitor. You also can walk leisurely through the lanes of Kochi (Cochin) city. You may get familiar with its eventful colonial history and European regimes who ruled the region centuries ago.

Fort Kochi Beach