Top 10 Beaches In Kerala

As everyone knows Kerala has splendid beautiful lakes, beaches and hill stations. The beaches here have a prominent place in the list of World beaches. Most people are visiting here for entertaining and relaxing. Here are the best 10 beaches in Kerala worth to spend a holiday.

1. Muzhappilangad Beach, Kannur

Address: Muzhappilangad Beach Rd, Muzhappilangad, Kerala 670663, India.

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Muzhappilangad Beach, Kannur Photo

This is considered as India's longest drive in beach situated 7Kms near Tellicherry in Kannur District. The cool climate and slow waves are the peculiarities of this beach and one of the most populous beaches in Kerala.

2. Kovalam Beach, Thiruvananthapuram

Address: Kovalam, Kerala, India.

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Kovalam Beach, Thiruvananthapuram Photo

Kovalam is the most popular beach in Kerala and has 3 distinct beaches here that are differentiated with hard rocks named Lighthouse beach, Hauwa beach, and Samudra beach. This is considered as International beach of Kerala. Here you can enjoy swimming, sunbathe etc. and various resorts and restaurants are available for a better family stay and service.

3. Shankumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram

Address: Shangumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

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Shankumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram Photo

The famous beach located near to Trivandrum International Airport is Shankumugham beach. Here you can see a popular sculpture of Mermaid by famous artist Kanayi Kunjiraman. There are a children park and a Devi Temple situated near the beach, and a popular place for sunset watching.

4. Alappuzha beach, Alappuzha

Address: Alappuzha Beach, Kerala.

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Alappuzha beach, Alappuzha Photo

This beautiful beach you can see in the Venice of the East. The top attractions of the Alleppey beach are a lighthouse and a Sea Bridge which is 139 years old.

5. Varkala Beach, Thiruvananthapuram

Address: Varkala Beach, Kerala.

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Varkala Beach, Thiruvananthapuram Photo

This is also known as 'Papanasanam Beach' because it is used for Hindu religious purposes. Good for swimming and spending an evening from the top portion would be an unforgettable experience.

6. Mararikkulam Beach, Alappuzha

Address: SH40, Thoppumpady, Cherthala, Kerala 688523, India.

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Mararikkulam Beach, Alappuzha Photo

Another beautiful beach located in Alappuzha is less crowded, rich with white sand beaches and coconut trees. Here you can find the fishing village and their lifestyles and fishing is the major income from this beach.

7. Cherai Beach, Ernakulum

Address: Cherai Beach - Munambam Rd, Vypin Island, Kochi, Kerala 683514, India.

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Cherai Beach, Ernakulum Photo

Cherai beach is popular for its white sand beaches and neatness located in Vypin, Ernakulum. It is 10 km long and suitable for swimming and various resorts offer better stay and from restaurants, you can feel the real seafood taste.

8. Kappad Beach, Calicut

Address: Kappad, Kerala 673304, India.

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Kappad Beach, Calicut Photo

It has historical significance and located 16kms near Calicut town. This is popular because Vasco da Gama landed here in 1498 for his first India visit. Here you can find a temple and a rocky headland towards the sea.

9. Bakel Beach, Kasargod

Address: Kasaragod Road, PO Bekal Fort, Beside Bekal Fort Railway Station Dist, Bekal, Kerala 671316, India.

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Bakel Beach, Kasargod Photo

You can recollect this beach easily because some of the famous films have taken from here. It is situated on the footsteps of Bakel Fort. It is situated near 16kms from Kasargod town. From the fort, you can enjoy the beauty of the Sea. This beach is very clean and long. You can find a Zoo and children park near to it.

10. Neendakara Beach, Kollam

Address: Neendakara Bridge, Kollam, Kerala, India.

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Neendakara Beach, Kollam Photo

This is famous fishing Harbour in Kollam district and you can find Chinese fishing net apart from Fort Kochi. From Neendakara Bridge you can see the beauty where the Arabian Sea meets Ashtamudi Lake.

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