Beaches In Kerala - Kerala is known throughout the world as one of the world's best beach destinations. The beaches of Kerala are beautiful stretches of clean sand, fringed by swaying palm trees on one side and rippling waves on the other. You can have a memorable beach holiday on the beaches of Kerala on Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.

Relax on the golden sands of the beaches of Kerala, stretch out in the shade of the rows of palm trees along the beaches, drink the refreshing juice of a tender coconut and have an ayurvedic masseur, treat you to an ayurvedic massage while on Beach tours of Kerala. Feel completely rejuvenated after a tour of the beaches of Kerala with Kerala Backwater.

Some of the best-known beaches of Kerala that you will see on beach tours of Kerala with Kerala Backwater are:

Kovalam beach :

This internationally renowned beach resort of  Kerela  has been a favorite haunt of tourists since the 1930s.  Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches.  The southernmost , known as the Lighthouse beach, is the most popular, Kovalam offers accommodation options to suit all the budgets.

Poovar Beach :

Poovar is an unspoilt and unexplored island, envoloped by the most serene backwaters, and opening out to the sea and a dream golden sand beach.
 
Shanghumugham Beach :

This is a favorite haunt of sunset viewers.  The beach is adjacent to the Thiruvananthapuram ( Trivandrum ) airport and Veli Tourist Village.
   
The Varkala Beach :

Vakala is a seaside resort and spa, as well as an important Hindu centre of pilgrimage.  High cliffs with rich mineral springs rise majestically from the coastline.  The 2000 year old Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple and the Nature Care Centre are the two main attractions there.

Alappuzha Beach :

This is one of the most popular picnic spots in alappuzha.  The pier, which extends into the sea here, is about 140 years old.

Cherai Beach :

This lovely beach bordering Vypeen island is ideal for swimming.  Dolphins are occassionally seen here.

Fort Kochi Beach :

The town was shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and later the British.

Kappad Beach :

This is the historic beach where Vasco da Gama landed on the 27th of May, 1498 with 170 men in three vessels.  The rock studded beach is locally known as Kappakadavu.  An interesting feature of the landscape is the sprawing rock that protrudes into the sea.  The temple on the rock is believed to be 800 years old .

Payyambalam Beach :

2 kms from kannur this beach is a local picnic spot.

Somatheeram Beach :

15 acres of green garden terraced heights sloping down to the sandy beach stretching to the tranquil, turquoise sea changing colour and mood momentarily as the white clouds sail past over it. This is the perfect beach with a ayurvedic resort for all kind of ayurvedic treatments.

Thangasseri Beach :

5 km from kollam town, this seaside village of historic importance has the ruins of an old portuguese fort and churches built in the 18 th century. The thangasseri lighthouse is open to visitors from 1530-1730 hrs.

Thirumullavaram Beach :

6 km from kollam town, this secluded beach is a beautiful picnic centre and has frequent bus connections to the town.

Vallikunnu Beach :

Thangasseri Beach - KeralaA beach resort set in the middle of a coconut grove is the main attraction here. The kadalundi bird sanctuary is just a short distance away.

Varkala Beach :

South India is never really cool, but pleasantly warm in winter. So, tourists usually visit Varkala beach during the month of October, as it is cool and secluded. Varkala is 54 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 37 km from Kollam.

Varkala beach is famous for mineral springs and a fantastic massage, so don't forget to bring aromatherapy massage oil and sun protection. The mineral springs here are said to have curative properties. The massage technique has been a closely guarded secret for thousands of years, but for many tourists it's a welcome revival from the toils of the road.

Varkala is an important Hindu pilgrim center. The 2000 year old Janardana Swamy Temple and the Nature Center are the two main attractions of Varkala Beach. A dip in the holy waters of Varkala beach is believed to pure the body and the soul of all the sins hence the name 'Papanashini' (destroyer of sin) for this shore.