Kerala Beaches
Alappuzha Beach
Location: 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. Today, it is famous for its boat races, backwater
holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry.
Cherai Beach
Location : 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. Thick coconut groves
and chinese fishing nets on the waterfront are added attractions.
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. The story of a long and tumultuous
socio-political relationship between India and Europe.
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.
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.
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. It
was here at Kappad that Vasco Da Gama landed in his search for the spices of
the Orient. Today the serene beaches, lush green countryside, historic sites,
all combine to make this a popular tourist destination filled with a warm ambience.
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. This Island
lies between Thaneermukkom and Kumarakom and is accessible by boat only. Surrounded
by the Vembanad Lake, stretching from Alappuzha to Kochi and the Kayamkulam
Lake.
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. About 3 km south of Tanur town is Keraladeshpuram Temple, dedicated
to Lord Vishnu and believed to be one of the oldest temples in Kerala.
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.
