Beaches in Kerala
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Most of india's finest beaches are in kerala. For virtually its entire 900 km length, the kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches, rocky promontories and coconut palms. The palm-lined beaches of kerala are renowned for the gentle surf and azure blue waters. To this add a delectable seafood cuisine, a smiling sun and frendly people to make an unforgetable holiday. Each year greater numbers of visitors arrive here in search of the tranquil, palm fringed beaches.
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Alappuzha Beach :
Alappuzha beach is quite a popular tourist spot, known to provide relaxation in the district of Alappuzha (Alleppey). The pier, which extends into the sea here, is around 140 years old. Blessed with nature's green beauties such as lagoons, vast lakes and numerous fresh water rivers, Alappuzha is a natural wonderland of Kerala state.
The Alappuzha (Alleppey) beach is spectacular.
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Bekal Beach : The Bekal Beach is located near Bekal Fort.
This fort is one of the best-maintained historic forts in Kerala. Situated on a headland that extends
for 35 acres and reaches into the Arabian Sea, the Bekal Fort occupies a commanding position on a promontory.
The Bekal Beach extends on either side, with stretches of clear sand flanked by rows of elegant palm trees.
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Beypore Beach :
10 km south of Kozhikode, located at the mouth of chliyar river, beypore, 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 ship building industry. The boat building yard here is famous for the construction of the uru, the traditional arabian trading vessel
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Cherai Beach :
Cherai beach is the perfect destination for those seeking a beach experience that does not include crowds and vendors.
Located on one end of Vypeen island in Cochin district,
around 26 km from Cochin(Ernakulam), Cherai has the added advanteage of being flanked by
the golden sands of the beach on one side and the palm fringed backwaters on the other.
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Fort Kochi Beach :
12 kms from ernakulam city, a leisurely walk through the lanes of 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 interfaces are seen in the remains of the indo european architecture here.
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