 On
the Malabar coast along the Kerala shore line is a small village, called
Kovalam. This sleepy town suddenly came on the tourist map when its
fabulous beaches were discovered.
Today beach of Kovalam has become one of the most popular beach
hangouts in 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 Kovalam beach paradise. This marvellous beach
is a tourist's dream come true.
A sheltered natural bay with cool soothing palms and gentle waves.
Where when you are tired of aquatics, swimming or sunbathing, you can
explore the handicrafts, jewellery and cloth shops spread along the
waterfront. Not to speak of the delightful sea-food fare including
lobsters available at the beachside restaurants.
The crescent-shaped beaches of Kovalam can be divided in three parts.
The southern most beach, and the most popular, is the Lighthouse Beach.
Further south on the beach one can have a spectacular view of the
Vizhinzam mosque. Photography is prohibited here.
The middle beach is called Hawah. Each morning this beach acts as a
base for the local fisherman. The northern most beach, Samudra, is least
affected of all by the changing times.It is dotted with few rudimentary
wooden fishing vessels.
In the evening the quiet atmosphere of the place is enlivened by
Kathakali performances, the classical dance-drama of Kerala. This mellow
Kerala coastal village was once a picturesque settlement built next to
two palm-fringed coves enclosed by rocky headlands, but development has
been almost unplanned. |
Kerala
Beaches - Kerala means "land of coconuts". Many
call the Kovalam beach in Kerala the best in india.
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