Alappuzha beach, Alapuzha
Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya beach park add to the attractions of the beach.

Ezhimala, Kannur
The beautiful beach here has a hillock nearby (286 m high). Carved stone pillars and an ancient burial chamber can seen at the foot of the hills. The hills are noted for rare medicinal herbs. A Naval Academy is being developed here.

Dharmadam Island, Kannur
The small 5 acre island covered with coconut palms and dense bushes is a beautiful sight from the beach. Permission is required to enter this privately owned island

Payyambalam Beach, Kannur
Payyambalam Beach is a local picnic spot.

Muzhapilangad Beach, Kannur
Black rocks protect this long, clean beach from the currents of the deep, making it shallow waters a swimmer's paradise. Perhaps this is Kerala's only drive-in beach where you can derive down the entire length of 4 km

Kizhunna Ezhara Beach, Kannur
This beautiful stretch of sand is one of the most secluded beaches in Kerala

Meenkunnu Beach, Kannur
Uncrowded, the beach is a tourists' paradise, with golden sand and surf.

Kappil Beach, Kasaragod
Remote and secluded, Kappil Beach is fast becoming a major tourist attraction. The Kodi cliff nearby offers a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea

Pallikere Beach, Kasaragod
Pallikere Beach offers a spectacular view of the fort and has ample facilities for recreation and relaxation.

Kanwatheertha Beach, Kasaragod
A large swimming pool-like formation of the sea on the vast beach is the main attraction of Kanwatheertha Beach

Pandiyan Kallu, Kasaragod
Pandiyan Kallu is a rock rising in the sea about 2 km from the Trikkannad Temple, Pandiyan Kallu is an ideal spot for adventurous swimmers. Legend has it that the ship of one of the Pandiya Kings who attacked the Trikkannad Temple was converted into a rock.

Shanmugham Beach, Thiruvanathapuram
Shanmugham beach is just 8 kms from the city and forms an idealretreat for sunset watchers. The beach lies adjacent to the Thiruvananthapuram Airport and Veli Tourist Village. An indoor recreation club, the matsya kanya (a gigantic, 35m long sculpture of a mermaid) and a restaurant shaped like a starfish are some of the few eye catchers present here.

Kovalam Beach, Thiruvanathapuram
Kovalam Beach is a beautiful, curving, palm-fringed beach of golden sands and safe bathing have made India's major beach resort.

Papanasam Beach, Thiruvanathapuram
41 kms from Thiruvananthapuram Papanasam is a holy beach which means 'Destroyer of the sins'. Mineral water springs come gushing out from the cliffs bordering the beach and are known for their medicinal qualities

Mararikulam Beach, Thiruvanathapuram
The Marari Beach (Mararikulam) is 160 kms from Trivandrum Right in the heart of the "spice coast" just an hour from Cochin andeven less to Alappuzha is the most fabulous stretch of soft sandy beach fringed with palm, an idyllic retreat for those who want to get away from it all.

Vizhinjam, Thiruvanathapuram
Vizhinjam is an important fishing port near Kovalam beach. Here, one can see fishing boats return with their catch in the mornings.

Thirumullavaram Beach, Kollam
Thirumullavaram Beach is a secluded beach and forms an ideal picnic centre and has frequent bus connections to Kollam. Mayyanad (10 km) is noted for its shrines and temples. The most important of the nine temples here is the Subramanya Temple at Umayanallor. There are frequent buses form Kollam to Mayyanad.

Vallikunnu Beach, Malapuram
Vallikunnu Beach resort set in the middle of a coconut grove is the main attraction here. The Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is just a short distance away.

Padinharekara Beach, Malapuram
At the end of the Tipu Sultan road near Ponnani, Padinharekara Beach offer a breathtaking view of the confluence of the Bharathapuzha, the Tirur Puzha and the Arabian Sea.

Tanur Beach, Malapuram
The small coastal fishing town of Tanur was one of the earliest settlements of the Portuguese. It is believed that St. Francis Xavier visited the place in 1546 and converted the local chieftain to Christianity. About 3 km south of Tanur is Keraladesapuram Temple , dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is said to be one of Kerala's oldest temples

Kappad Beach, Kozhikode
Kappad Beach is a favourite haunt of sunset viewers. Adding to its natural beauty is the old world charm retained in the old lighthouse and the two crumbling piers, each more than a hundred years old, that run into the sea. Entertainment facilities such as the Lions Park for children and the marine water aquarium are added attractions.

Beypore, Kozhikode
Beypore located at the mouth of the Chaliyar river, one of the prominent ports and fishing harbours of ancient Kerala was an important trade and maritime centre. Ancient Beypore was much sought after by merchants from Western Asia, for its shipbuilding industry. The boat building yard here, famous for the construction of the Uru (the Arabian trading vessel), boasts a tradition of almost 1500 years.

Marine Drive, Ernakulam
Marine Drive is considered to be one of the most beautiful parts of Kochy city. The marine walk is the main hangout for the local populace as the view of the backwaters and the harbour from here is excellent. At night the lights from the various ships anchored at the harbour is just breathtaking.

Fort Kochi Beach, Ernakulam
A leisurely walk through the city is the best way to discover historic Fort Kochi . An obscure fishing village that became the first European township in India, Kochi has an eventful and colourful history. The town was shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and later the British. The result of these cultural influences are seen in the many examples of Indo European architecture that still exist here.

Bolghatty Island, Ernakulam
Bolghatty Island is famous for its palace of the same name. Bolghatty Palace was built by the Dutch on the Southern Extremity of the Bolghatty Island just across the High Court Jetty.

Cherai Beach, Ernakulam
Cherai Beach situated 25 kms from Cochin offers you that unique combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms. From Ernakulam you have to take the boat from High court Jetty or the main boat jetty to Vypeen. Cherai is considered to be one of the virgin beaches of Kerala. It is a virtual feast to the eyes and ears of the discerning tourist on the hunt for some real beach experience, without the crowd and pollution. The sea at Cherai is quite sedate.