25 Beaches to Explore in Kerala

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Kerala

Kerala, known by the tagline “God’s Own Country” is a coastal state in the south western region of India. The state is bordered by a number of beaches in the west, covered by hills of Western Ghats on the east, and filled with backwaters. #GodsOwnCountry

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Beaches to Explore in Kerala

Alappuzha Beach

The popular beach of Alapuzha with its old pier, the light house, and an amazing sunset. #beach #sunset

Bekal Fort

Spreading over 40 acres, Bekal Fort is the largest fort in Kerala. It is situated in Bekal village of the northernmost Kasargod district of Kerala state. The 360-year-old fort is shaped like a giant keyhole and it is surrounded by a spectacular beach. The tall observation towers where huge cannons were once placed offer a scenic view of the Arabian Sea and adjacent towns.

Chavakkad Beach

This famous beach in Thrissur. There you can see the confluence of a river and sea, known as Azhimukam in Malayalam. This is one of the cleanest beaches in Kerala.

Cherai Beach

The 15 km stretch of beautiful beach lined with paddy fields, backwater, coconut groves and Chinese fishing nets.

Chootad Beach

Lined with casuarina trees proving shades to the walkways underneath, Chootad Beach is an amazing place for children and family. The park at the beach consists of many small restuarants and attractions for children- swings, slingshots, inflated castles to name a few.

Dharmadom Island

An island that can be accessed on foot during low tides.

Fort Kochi Beach

Popular beach surrounded by historical and cultural monuments of Cochin. Used to be hub of colonial powers during 14th and 15th centuaries.

Kadamakkudy Islands

A cluster of small islands spread in backwaters and filled with paddy fields and fishing nets. The area is famous for fish farms and a kayak through the waters treats you with great views. This area is devoid of all the noice and hustle of Cochin city, one truely hidden gem which is very easily reachable for people in Cochin. The place is especiallly beautiful during sunrise and sunsets.

Kanvatirtha Beach

Beach with a large natural pool spreading along its side.

Kappad Beach

The beach where European powers first landed in India.

Kappil Beach Thiruvananthapuram

Clean beach and a long road sandwiched between the beach on one side and backwaters in another. The waves are a bit harsh here.

Kappil Beach- Kasaragod

One of the cleanest and pristine beaches in Kerala, decorated with loads of broken sea shells on its sandy floor.

Kollam Beach

A beach in southern Kerala, surrounded by unique attractions.

Kovalam Beach

One of the most beautiful beach of Kerala, surrounded by shops, lighthouse and rocky capes.

Kozhikode Beach

One of the most popular beach in Kozhikode for sunset hunters.

Mahé River and Azhikukham

Mahe river is a river in South India. It flows through the state of Kerala and the coastal exclave of Mahé in Puducherry and the Azhimukham is the estuary of Mayyazhi River and Arabian Sea. This picturesque location of Mahe which flanked by blue wavy ocean and rippling Mayyazhi river. In otherwords Mayyazhi means Beautiful Estuary. The small and beautiful Tagore Park is situated here. Recently the Azhimukham location has been reconstructed with a walk way nearly 2kms long through the bank of ri

Marari Beach

Rated as one of the worlds top five HAMMOCK BEACH by National Geographic Survey. Peaceful place, good climate, away from the city crowd.

Muzhappilangad Drive in Beach

Muzhuppilangad Drive-in Beach is a 5.5 km long beach in the Kannur district of Kerala State in Southern India. This is the longest-drivable beach in India and one of the six best beaches for driving in the world according to BBC autos.

Payyambalam Beach

One of the five beaches that are collectively known as "Kannur beach". Being right near to Kannur City, the beach is a popular spot. In addition to the beach, the area has monuments that commemorate the lives of political leaders who belonged to Kannur.

Pulimoot Beach Cheravathur

Long streches of white sandy beach lined with coconut palms. Popular for sunset, swimming, beach football.

Map of Beaches to explore in Kerala