Kovalam

Kovalam has three crescent shaped beaches - Lighthouse beach,Hawah Beach and Samudra Beach. Rocky outcroppings separate the three.

Lighthouse beach is the most popular of the three. Vizhinjam lighthouse stands proudly on Kurumkal hillock near the beach and hence the name. Further south on the beach one can have a spectacular view of the Vizhinzam mosque. Hawah beach, also called as Eve’s beach is clean and in the morning acts as base for the local fishermen. During the heydays of hippies, it was popular as a topless beach. Samudra beach is on the extreme north and most of the expensive resorts are located at Samudra beach. Samudra beach is often referred to as Ashoka beach or Leela beach( owing to the resorts located on the beach). At Samudra beach, you can go on a catamaran with local fishermen.

Kovalam beach is only 16 Kms from Tiruvananthapuram and is easily accessed from Tiruvanathapuram.

Best time to visit: September to May