Kerala, The God’s Own country is blessed with beautiful
beaches along its length. Kerala beaches present every visitor the most exotic
views nature has to offer. This is why the neatly kept and securely guarded
beaches of Kerala tops the chart of vacation destinations in India. One can relax on the golden
sands and stretch out in the shade of the rows of coconut trees and enjoy the
refreshing juice of a tender coconut and experience the rejuanating effect of
an Ayurvedic massage on your body and soul only at the beaches of Kerala. Few
of the popular beaches in Kerala are:
Alappuzha Beach
Known as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha or Alleppey is
a district blessed with spell-binding beauty. An old light house near the dense
palm groves is a spectacular view. The more than 140 year old pier is a main attraction
of the Alappuzha beach. Amazing network of lagoons, lakes and fresh water
rivers are some of the other attractions of Alappuzha.
Kovalam Beach
Kovalam beach has pleasant
tropical climate throughout the year making it a perfect place for surfing. The
lush greens of the coconut trees groves and the ethnic cuisine which includes
fresh fish is supplemented by the availability of excellent accommodation
facilities. The clean, white sandy beach is perfect of a body tan.
Dharmadam Island Beach
The Dharmadam Island
is a beautiful privately owned island covered with green bushes and coconut
palms. Situated just 17 kilometers away from Kannur, the island is just 100
meters from Kerala’s only drive-in beach ‘Muzhuppilangad beach’. Entry to the
island requires permission.
Marari Beach
The Marari beach is another beach in
Alappuzha district away from the urban life. The warm and humid Marari beach is
a perfect place for those who look for the idyllic location to spend their
holidays.
Fort Kochi Beach
The Fort
Kochi beach is known for the historic
city near the beach and is the home of one of the oldest churches in India the St.Francis Church.
The city also showcases the Indo-European architecture which reveals the
cultural influence of the Portuguese, Dutch and the British.
Varkala Beach
The
beautiful Varkala beach is surrounded by a cliff. The beach has many mineral
water springs which are believed to have medicinal values. It is considered to
be a holy place by the Hindus because of an ancient temple of Lord Vishnu
which dates over 2000 years. Mythology says that Varkala beach purifies body
and soul thus it is known as ‘Papanashini’ which literally means something that
destroys your sins.
Beypore Beach
Beypore was once the
ship building center of Kerala. The beach was developed by the Arabs who turned
it into one of the largest ship building centre. Beypore is in Calicut in north Kerala which is famous for
its cultural history.
Ezhimala Beach
The
breathtakingly beautiful Ezhimala
Beach is surrounded by
cliffs as high as about 286 meters. The beach is famous for a number of water
sports activities and a Naval
Academy.
Muzhuppilangad
Beach
This
long, clean drive-in beach is an ideal spot for swimming and Ayurveda
therapies. Tourists could sunbathe or just lounge around the golden sands
feeling heavenly. The beach is surrounded by black rocks which perfectly
complement the ambience the beach has to offer.
Few other beaches perfect of Ayurveda therapies and
water sport activities in Kerala are:
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Bekal Beach
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Anwatheertha Beach
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Kappad Beach
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Kappil Beach
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Payyamblam Beach
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Poovar Beach
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Shanghumugham Beach
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Somatheeram Beach
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Tanur Beach
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Thirumullavaram Beach
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Vallikunnu Beach
Kerala beaches offer you the exotic views and taste of
nature and the tradition and culture so unique that will make you starving for
more of it.
