Kovalam Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

The crescent-shaped Kovalam Beach is divided into three parts. The southern-most beach, Lighthouse Beach, is by far the most popular one. The middle beach, adjacent to it, is called the Hawa Beach, whiles the northern-most beach, Samudra, is the most laidback and secluded. Vizhinjam Lighthouse at Lighthouse Beach offers superb views across to the Kovalam Jama Masjid.  The lighthouse dominates the rocky promontory and is quite a captivating sight during moonlit nights.

Activities:

Azure waters and pleasant climate make Kovalam a great spot for swimming and sun-bathing. The natural bay offers some safe zones for swimming, kayaking, surfing and skiing. Surf boards and body boards can be hired on the beach. You can also hire a boat from the local fishermen for a bit if angling. The coast at many places is lined with beautiful patches of coral reefs which you can explore by snorkelling.

There are several ayurvedic massage and rejuvenation centres in and around the beach. At the waterfront, you can shop for local handicrafts and jewellery besides gorging upon the delectable seafood at the local restaurants. Fusion, Lonely Planet, Coconut Grove and Rock Cafe on the Lighthouse Beach are good options to try freshly cooked seafood. In the evening, you may watch a Kathakali dance performance right on the beachfront.

Tourism Info:

Tourist Information Centres

Ashok Beach Resort

Kovalam

Telephone: 91-471-480085

Tourist Facilitation Centre,

Kovalam
Telephone: 91-0471-480085

Once a fishing village and a favourite hippy haunt, Kovalam has transformed itself into a top beach desination of Kerala. It is 16 Km from Trivandrum and draws thousands of tourists from all over India and the world. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and is a big draw for beach lovers, as it offers a variety water sports opportunities, great seafood, and Ayurvedic massages and treatments.