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      Most of the India 's finest beaches are in kerala. For virtually its entire 600Km length, the Kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches, rocky promontaries and cocunut palms. Each year greater numbers of vistors are arrive here in search of the tranquil, palm-fringed beaches.
Kovalam : (16Km from Thiruvananthapuram.) Internationally renowned, this seaside destination comprises three adjacent crescent-shaped beaches, of which the southern most known as Lighthouse Beach , is the most popular. Kovalam offers a variety of activities including snorkelling, catamaran rides, sunset viewing, cycling on the beach etc.
Shankumugham : (8Km from Thiruvanathapuram) Adjacent to the Airport, this beach ahs an indoor recreation club, the matsaya kanyaka (a gigantic 35m long sculpture of a mermaid), a restaurant shaped like a starfish and a traffic training park for children. Nearby two popular picnic spots – Akkulam and Veli Tourist Village .
Chowara : (8 Km South of Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram.) Pristine and serene, this fishing hamlet is an unending stretch of white and sandy beaches.
Poovar : ( 2 Km south of Kovalm in Thiruvananthapuram) An isolated but spectacular beach, poovar is situated close to the Neyyar River estuary. A trading port in its early days, it is today an important tourist destination.
Papanasham : (45 Km from Thiruvananthapuram in Varkala) A dip in the sea at Papanasham, meaning redemption from Sins, is believed to be holy. Fringed by red laterite Cliffs, near to the beach are the cool mineral springs, serene backwaters, the 2000 year old Janardhana Swamy Temple , a century old tunnel and a nature cure centre.
Thirumullavaram : (6 Km North of Kollam) This secluded beach is a beatiful picnic centre.
Alappuzha Beach : (3.5 Km from the City) A 137 year old pier which extends into the sea and an old light house add to the attractions of the beach.
Fort Kochi Beach : (21 Km from Ernakulam) Overlooking the Arabian sea, with its legendary chinese fishing nets dotting the foreground, Fort Kochi Beach offers views of spectacular sunsets. Another highlight here are the waterfront stalls serving fresh catch prepared according to taste.
Cherai : (23 Km from Ernakulam) This lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins are occasionlly spotted here. A typical kerala village nearby, with paddy fields and coconut groves is an added attraction.
Padinjarekkara : (5 Km from Chemravattom, Ponnani in Malappuram) Famous for bird watching, the beach also offers a breathtaking view of the confluence of the Bharathapuzha, the Tirur Puzha and the Arabian sea .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
 
   
   
 
   
 
Natika Beach : (24 Km from Thrissur) Fringed by palm trees, this picturesque beach is a hot spot for picnickers.
Vallikunnu : (40 Km from Malappuram) A beach resot set in the midst of a Coconut grove is the main attraction here. Close to it is the Kadalundi Bird Sancturay.
Kozhikode Beach (0.5 Km from the City) This beach is a favouite haunt of sunset viewers. Adding to its natural beauty is the old-world charm retained by the ancient light house and the two crumbling piers, each more than a 100 years old that run into the sea.
Beypore: (10 Km south of Kozhikode ) One of the prominent ports and a maritime trading centre of ancient kerala, Beypore is located at the mouth of Chaliyar River . The boat building yard here, famous for the construction of the Uru (Arabian Trading Vessel) boasts a tradition of almost 1500 years.
Kappad : (16 Km from Kozhikode ) This is the Historic beach where Vasco Da Gama landed on 27 th May 1498 , with 170 men in three vessels. The rock-studded beach is locally known as Kappakadavu.
Payyoli : (40 Km north of Kozhikode ) The shallow waters of this beautiful beach is ideal for swimming. Uring November- December hordes of the endangered Olive Ridley turtle come into lay eggs.
Vadakara Sandbanks : (50 Km from Kozhikode ) This beach where the Kottakal River merges into the sea is stunnignly beatiful and is a favourite spot for locals and tourists. The nearby Birla Bungalow offers a delightful view of the Sandbanks Beach.
Payyamblam : (2 Km from Kannur) Famous for its flat laterite cliffs that jut into the sea, well-laid gardens and the massive landscaped sculpture of Mother and Child makes this beach extremely captivating. The adjacent Baby Beach accessed through the Burmessery cantonment is delightfully quiet
Kizhunna Beach : ( 11 Km from Kannur) This beautiful stretch of sand is one of the most secluded beaches in Kerala.
Meenkunnu : (12 Km from Kannur) Uncrowded, the beach is a tourist's paradise, with golden sand and surf.
Muzhappilangad : (15 Km from Kannur) A swimmer's paradise, this is Kerala's only drive-in Beach. Adventure sports like paragliding, parasailing, microlite flights and a varity of watersport options are possible here.
Bekal Fort Beach : (1 Km from Bekel Fort in Kasargod) Also known as Pallikere Beach , this scenic seaside offers the spectacular view of the historic fort and has ample facilities for recreation and relaxation.
Kappil : (2 Km from Bekel Fort in Kasargod) A winding lane meanders through palm-fringed landscape this totally unpolluted, secluded beach. The Kodi Cliff closeby offers a panaromic view of the Arabian sea . 2 Km away is the Pallikunnam Temple .

   
   
   
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Kanwatheertha : ( 3 Km from Manjeswaram in Kasargod) A large swimming pool – like formation of the sea on the vast beach is the main attraction here.
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