Does kerala have a beach?

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Ronnie @ BinBrain.Com

Beaches in Kerala are spread along the 550-km Arabian Sea coastline. Kerala is an Indian state occupying the south-west corner of the subcontinent. The topography of the coastline is distinctive and changes abruptly as one proceeds from north to south. In the northern parts of Kerala, in places such as Bekal, Thalassery and Kannur, the headlands rise above the shore from the fringe of the beaches. The highlands are dotted with forts built by the colonial powers â€“ the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British. The view of the surrounding area is exquisite. From Kozhikode, once the hub of the Malabar coast, the view changes to flat lands with rocky outcroppings jutting out. One feature is common all through â€“ the coconut tree in large numbers. Dense groves of coconut trees line the coast and extend to the interiors.

Kerala, known as the 'God's Own Country' is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Kerala is known for its beautiful beaches and extensive backwaters, and is one of the major tourist attractions in India, both for Indians and foreigners.

The main two beaches are Kovalam and Payyambalam beach.

Kovalam beach

Kovalam is a beach town on the Arabian Sea in Kerala, a state in south India. It is located around 16 km outside Trivandrum City in the Thiruvananthapuram district. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees. Kerala into one of the most important tourist destinations in the world- the Kovalam beach. Kovalam has three crescent shaped beaches separated by rocky outcroppings. Shallow waters stretching for hundreds of metres are ideal for swimming.

The larger of the beaches is called Light House Beach . The second largest one is Hawah Beach named thus for the topless European women who used to throng there. It was the first topless beach in India. Top free bathing and parading is banned now except in private coves owned by resorts.

There are a large number of beach resorts in and around Kovalam. The sea port of Vizhinjam is about 3 km away and famous for its special varieties of fish, old Hindu temples, big churches and a mosque. The Proposed International Trans shipment Terminal at Vizhinjam is also close to Kovalam.

Kovalam was among the most prominent tourist spots in India during the hippy era. It still has a high status among tourists, who arrive mostly from Europe and Israel. Kovalam is finding a new significance in the light of several Ayurvedic salons, and recuperation and regeneration resorts which provide a wide variety of Ayurvedic treatments for tourists.

Payyambalam Beach

Payyambalam Beach is a beach in Kannur district of Kerala in India that attracts tourists and local people. It often finds mention in tourism related publications as a beautiful beach. It has now a garden close to it. The beach is just 2 km from Kannur town.A sculpture Mother and Child by Kanayi Kunhiraman is an attractive feature of the beach garden. A part of the garden is specially for children.Many movies have been shot in this location including the Maniratnam movie Alai Payuthe.The Worldspace ad featuring A.R. Rehman was also shot here.

List Of other Beaches in Kerala are given below

* Alappuzha Beach
* Bekal Beach
* Beypore Beach
* Cherai Beach
* Dharmadam Island
* Ezhimala Beach
* Fort Kochi Beach
* Kappad Beach
* Kappil Beach
* Kizhunna Ezhara Beach
* Marari Beach (Mararikulam)
* Padinharekara Beach
* Pallikere Beach
* Shanghumukham Beach
* Somatheeram Beach
* Thangasseri Beach
* Thirumullavaram Beach
* Vallikunnu Beach
* Varkala Beach

vakayil k

There are many beaches in Kerala. The Payyambalam beach, which is close to Kannur town, is counted amongst the best beaches of Kerala because of its serene beauty.

Please check the following link for details about the beaches in Kerala:

http://www.indialine.com/travel/kerala/beaches.html

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Yes ofcourse....kerala has almost 4 to 5 beaches...which r sure to be visited and there are some amusement parks too which r soo much fun.....
One of the beaches name is Kovalam....the others Im not sure of....the park is Black Thunder!!

Do try out and hope i helped you!!

jijo

First of all 50 % of kerala's border is sea (whole West side) there are lot of beaches in kerala.
I am including Kerala Tourism website including all the beaches iin kerala. and map of kerala

Good luck

indiano

kerala is on india's western coast. so of course it has a line of beaches. kovalam beach in trivandrum is where the tourists flock to.

ajay p

yea kerala has a beach most of it is sourronded by sea.

siva

Kerala is known for its beautiful beaches and is one of the major tourist attractions in India. Golden beaches, green shores, gentle waves and white surf soothe your mind and body. You are as free as a wave on the sea in this free zone. The palm-fringed beaches of Kerala are famous for the tender waves and clean blue waters.

sachin 10

Yes kerala hv many beaches

http://www.packagesforkerala.com/kerala-beach-packages.htm

abc3333

no idea. sorry ive never heard of kerala

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