The best beaches in Kerala

Marari is a beach on a narrow isthmus between the Arabian Sea and the inland lake of the fishing village of Mararikulam.

Kovalam is a small resort village on the south coast of the Indian state of Kerala. A long wide beach stretches along the fishing villages, restaurants, shops, Ayurvedic clinics, hotels with their own beach areas, lush thickets. You can get to Kovalam by bus, rickshaw or rented car from Trivandram.

Alapuja – a beach in the city of the same name (second name – Alleppey) on the Malabar coast of Kerala. In the vicinity of the city there is a developed system of backwaters, thanks to which Alapuzha received the name "Venice of the East". You can get to the city by train, bus, rickshaw, taxi or rented car from Trivandram, Mumbai, Delhi, Cochin or Varkala.

Varkala is a beach in the resort village of the same name, 40 km from Trivandram, on the northern coast of Kerala. The best time for a beach holiday in Varkala is the period from October to March, when hot dry weather with short night rainfall sets in. You can get to Varkala from Delhi or Trivandram by bus, train, taxi or rented car.

Bekal – a beach on the territory of the village of the same name on the northern coast of Kerala. It is an ideal place for picnics and a relaxing holiday.

Cherai – a beach with a length of about 10 km on the northern coast of the island of Vipin, Kerala. This is a crowded beach, which is especially popular with tourists from different regions of India, but Europeans are often found.

Kappad is a beach in the fishing village of the same name on the Malabar coast of Kerala. You can get to Cappadon by bus, taxi or rented car from Kozhikode.

Muzhappilangad – a beach in the village of the same name on the northern coast of Kerala. 5.5 km long beach is one of the six best beaches in the world in the "drive-in" category – beaches that are allowed to drive by car. From the highway to the beach there is a long winding road between palm groves. According to local laws, a car can drive along the beach for 4 km.

The beach in Beypor – the famous port city of Kerala – is considered one of the most beautiful places in the state. Beypor is located at the mouth of the Chaliyar River, 11 km from Kozhikode. You can get to Beypor by regular bus, taxi, rickshaw or rented car.

Shangumugham is a long snow-white sandy beach in the area of Trivandram International Airport, 8 km from the capital of Kerala. Shangumugham is popular mainly with residents of the capital who come there with their entire families. There are few tourists.

Veli – a beach in the fishing village of the same name, 7 km from the capital of Kerala. This is a great place for walking, picnics, meditation. You can get to Veli by bus, taxi, rented car from the airport or city.

Kollam is a large sandy beach where Marco Polo supposedly landed in the 13th century. Located 4 km from the city of the same name on the southern coast of Kerala. Getting to the beach is better with a rickshaw or a rented car.

Payyambalam – a beach with a length of about 4 km in the eponymous resort village on the northern coast of Kerala. You can get to Payyambalam by bus, rickshaw or rented car from Kannur.