Kerala Beaches
Alappuzha
Beach
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.
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.
Cherai Beach
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
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.
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.
Kasargod
Beach
Kasaragod, the northernmost district of Kerala is renowned as the land of
gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches. The imposing circular
fort at Bekal is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala.
The beautiful expanse of the shallow beach near the Bekal fort known as
Bekal Fort Beach has been developed as an exotic beach location by the Bekal
Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC).
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. The leisure options at this beach
are plenty and diverse-sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages,special
cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc.
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.
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.At the serene Varkala beach is a quiet sea resort
rich in mineral water springs.
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