Kovalam is located 16 km away from Trivandrum and a world famous beach resort. This beach has lovely coconut palms that fringe the golden sands and thats why the reason it become a favourite haunt of tourists 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. Kovalam offers accommodation to suit all budgets       [top]

alappuzha beach is one of the most popular spots in the district of Alappuzha. Its beautiful garden on the shore gives an exclusive sight. Imposing buildings of a colonial past overlook the shore. The pier, which extends into the sea is more than 140 years old and is a rare sight. Dense Palm groves at one end and an ancient towering light house at the other, Vijay Park and Sea view park are all spectacular sights one should never miss. Boating Facility is available in both Parks.      [top]

The quiet and isolated Varkala family beach is a sandy expanse where one can enjoy a relaxing beach holiday without the crowds and bustle of other beaches in Kerala. Varkala family beach is also known for its landscape. A high rocky cliff ends abruptly and a stretch of clear sand extends down to the sea. The contrast between the cliffs, sand and sea makes Varkala Beach a striking sight. The sunset at Varakala Beach is truly breathtaking with the sun sinking into the sky like a ball of molten gold as the sun and sea are tinged with crimson and vermilion       [top]

Bekal beach glorifies the Bekal fort, the largest and the best preserved fort in kerala. It lies in the district of Kasargod. This fort stands on a promontory between two long classically beautiful palm fringed beaches.      [top]

16 kms from Kozhikode (Calicut), this is the historic beach where Vasco-da-Gama landed on the 27th of May 1498, with 170 men in three vessels. A monument on the beach commemorates this historic event. The rock studded beach is locally known as Kappakadavu. An interesting feature of the landscape is the sprawling rock that protrudes into the sea. The temple on the rock is believed to be 800 years old.       [top]

For those who prefer Thoreau to Harold Robbins, the secluded and relatively unexplored Kappil Beach in the district of Kasargod should prove idyllic. This sun-drenched beach is a perfect getaway after a hectic tour of the nearby Bekal Fort, some six kms away. Adventurous souls can even ascend the nearby Kodi cliff to get a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea.      [top]

Right in the heart of the "spice coast" just an hour from Cochin and even less to Alleppey is the most fabulous stretch of soft sandy beach fringed with palm, an idyllic retreat. Marari offers endless miles of superb sand beaches backed by swaying palms, virgin territory where you can experience to local charm and traditional keralan hospitality at its best.       [top]

2 kms from kannur this beach is a local picnic spot. The beach has a well laid-out garden and a massive landscaped sculpture of mother and child erected by noted sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman.       [top]

8 kilometers away from the city, abutting Thiruvananthapuram airport and Veli tourist village. This is a favorite haunt of sunset watchers . An indoor recreation club, the matsyakanyaka and a restaurant shaped like a starfish are the major attractions here.      [top]

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.This seaside village of historic importance has the ruins of an old Portuguese fort and churches built in the 18th century . The Thangasseri light house is open to visitors from 1530- 1730 hrs.      [top]

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 an ayurvedic resort for all kind of ayurvedic treatments.      [top]

12 kms from ernakulam city, a leisurely walk through the lanes of the city is the best way to discover historic fort kochi. An obscure fishing village that became the first european township in india, kochi has an eventful and colourful history. The town was shaped by the portuguese, the dutch and later the british. The result of these cultural interfaces are seen in the remains of the indo european architecture here. Through the lanes of the city is the best way to discover historic Fort Kochi. An obscure fishing village that became the first European township in India.       [top]

10 km south of Kozhikode and located at the mouth of chaliyar river, beypore is one of the prominent ports and fishing harbours of ancient kerala. It was an important trade and maritime centre. Ancient beypore was much sought after by merchants from western asia, for its ship building industry. The boat building yard here is famous for the construction of the uru, the traditional arabian trading vessel. Ancient Baypore was much sought after by merchants from Western Asia, for its ship building industry .       [top]