Nothing beats the experience of feeling the cool breeze and warm summer sun as you walk on the sandy shores of the beach. This is definitely the perfect getaway for families and couples looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. If you are looking for that perfect beach getaway, make sure to visit the Kovalam Beach in India. You and your loved ones will surely enjoy spending time on this beautiful beach. The name kovalam is derived from Coconut trees. There are three beaches at Kovalam, separated by outcrops jutting out to the sea. The larger one is called Light House Beach for its 30-meter high lighthouse. The second largest one is Hawah Beach.Its scenic beauty and serenity is supplemented by the availability of excellent accommodation. There are a lot of restaurants, which provide grilled seafood items such as lobster, king prawns and kalamari are got fresh from the sea at Kovalam.

Kovalam is 16 kms away from Trivandrum. The beach area is known as the Paradise of the South. The name Kovalam derives from coconut trees. The lighthouse offer an amazing view of the moon-shaped beach and the Vizhinjam mosque. To the north of Kovalam lies the Samudra where time seems to have frozen. Hawah in the center is the hub of activities with the fishermen setting out to the sea. The rocky foreland blends with the calm blue bay to convert the bay into a unique aquarelle on moonlit nights.

Here there are three bays - a sheltered bay, the azure waters and the opulent reaches of the palm groves. Kovalam is a tropical paradise in every sense of the term. There are opportunities for sun bathing, swimming, ayurveda, yoga and meditative contemplation. Kovalam is an idyll - picture perfect and virgin. Kovalam is also a traditional fishing village providing fresh fish, fruits and toddy or coconut beer. This tiny beach is the spotlight of the tourism industry in Kerala which gives them a unique experience called India. It was the Maharaja of Travancore who brought Kovalam to the fore.

Its scenic beauty and serenity is supplemented by the availability of excellent accommodation . There are a lot of restaurants which provide western style food as well as Indian, which is delicious. The grilled seafood items such as lobster, king prawns and kalamari are got fresh from the sea at Kovalam. Ayurvedic massage parlours, yoga centers and water sport facilities, makes Kovalam a popular haven for tourists from all over the globe.

Azure water and favorable climate make Kovalam a favorite year-round spot for swimming. Sea here is pacific and shallow where you can take a dip in the saline waters. The clean white sandy beach will arouse a temptation irresistible: to lie idle on the sands and tan your body.You could get into any of the Ayurvedic massage centre and indulge in a rejuvenating herbal, body-toning massage and holistic therapies. Highly commercialised and very crowded through most of the year, Kovalam manages, against all odds, to retain much of the charm which made it a popular beach in the first place. Surfing and swimming are among the other water sports possible in Kovalam beach.Many people from different countries and cultures, interminlge with each other and get together in this paradise of the South and spend their leisure time joyfully.

In & Around Kovalam

Varkala is about 55km away in North. It has a superb beach and cliff front and the usual tourist amenities. The quiet sandy beaches and large lakes of Paravur (65 km from Kovalam) are also close to Varkala and are hidden away. Paravur is a shared secret among those seeking a more peaceful getaway.

Vizhinjam is a small coastal town in Trivandrum(Thiruvananthapuram) with a large sea port. Is is only 3km from kovalam beach.

Veli Tourist Village is 8kms from Thiruvananthapuram and is a picnic spot. It is open from 8.00 AM to 06.00 PM. This picnic spot, where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea, offers boating facilities. Pedalboats and paddleboats can be hired to explore the charms of the lagoon in a leisurely manner. For a quick ride over the waters, speedboats are available for hire.