subject: The Beautiful Kovalam Beach [print this page] Kovalam beach, one of the most exotic beach resorts in Kerala, is located at sixteen kilometers south of Thiruvananthapuram. Kovalam is the most popular beach in the state of Kerala. It is considered as one of the cleanest, safest and finest beaches in the world. It is situated at the distance of just 13 kilometer from the capital city Trivandrum. Travellers have a brilliant opportunity to have ultimate relaxation and enjoy lots of leisure options like Ayurvedic body massages, swimming, sunbathing, sunset watch, catamaran cruising, special cultural programs, etc. You can shop here sea shells, handicrafts made of sea shells, paintings and metal & wood works.
This beach is famous due to its immense natural beauty and fine sand washed beach, which makes sun bath on these silver sands possible. Kovalam is one of the most popular beach hangouts not only in Kerala but in whole India. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and truly the coconut trees along the beaches gives it a ravishing look. The palm-fringed bays in secluded coconut groves, promise a relaxed stay. The boundless blue waters of the Arabian Sea and miles of white sands washed away by the surf at the feet of the stalwart palms and the rocky promontories, makes this beach paradise.
The tranquillity offered by this beautiful location is simply awesome. It is peaceful throughout. Though one may find many tourists around, they are lost in the fantasy of their own; nobody really wants to talk to the other. Kovalam Beach Kerala is clear, though it is a marine location, the water does not stink like many other beaches in India. This coastal region indicates three curved beaches coming together at one particular point.
Kovalam is mostly famous for its four golden beaches, Samudra Beach, Kovalam Beach, Hawa Beach and the Lighthouse Beach. While the Lighthouse Beach is among the most famous one, the others are also equally popular the crowds. The Lighthouse Beach is situated in the southern extreme of Kovalam and gets its name from the Vizhinyam Lighthouse that is built on a nearby rocky headland. The beach here is a long sandy strip of land with soft golden sand that turns the most beautiful hue during sunset time.
Hawa beach is an interesting place to spend a relaxed holiday. Here you can see the daily routine of local fishermen. Tourists enjoy the tranquil and serene atmosphere at Samudra beach. For nature lovers, it is an ideal place. It is a perfect destination for sunbathing.
Kovalam beach is associated with innumerable beach resorts. Most of the private resorts on Kovalam beach are famous for their secluded location and cleanliness. Vizhinjam is a place which is at least 8 km far from Kovalam beach and most of the private resorts are located near this place only.
Journey to Kerala can not be complete until you do not visit to beach destinations of Kerala which are extraordinary beautiful and offers wonderful opportunity to fun and adventure thrillers. Among myriad beach destinations of Kerala, Kovalam is the finest one visited by the tourists all the year round.
