Located on the Arabian Sea shore, the beaches and ports of Kerala served the entry point for many historic travelers like Ibn-Batuta, Marco Polo, and Vasco De Gama. Presently, these beaches are thronged by many tourists from world over for their innate charm, natural bounties and balmy surroundings. The concept of western beach in India pioneered in Kerala’s Kovalam. A brainchild of Queen of Travancore, Kovalam served as her personal beach resort in 1920’s. In early sixties, this beach resort, due to its isolation and privacy, became a popular hang out spot for back-packers, tan-seekers and free spirited tourists. This popularity of Kovalam beach in Kerala gave a new identity to the Beaches in Kerala. The second most popular Kerala beach is in Varkala. Also known as Papanasam beach, Varkala is the only beach in southern Kerala where cliffs adjacently line the Arabian Sea, contrary to the flat coastal state. Numerous water spout and spas on the sides of this beach also form a unique attraction of Varkala. A myth related to this beach suggests that a dip in this sea water washes away all the sins in ones life.
Cherai Beach is the longest beach of Kerala. Located in the port city of Kochi, Cherai stretches over 10 kms on the Vypin Island and is a quiet and calming beach retreat. Famous for its long backwater stretch, Allapuzha is also bestowed with an unspoilt beach with picture perfect surroundings. Apart from them, there are around 22 other beaches in Kerala known for providing enchanting beauty of nature. These beaches also are a perfect fishing spot for fishermen and tourists where they can cherish the feeling of catching their own baited fish. Besides lazing down on a beach, one can opt for unlimited options to relax, unwind and rejoice on this balmy beach. Catamaran cruising, snorkelling, Ayurvedic massage, soothing spa, shopping and partying are just some of the many to do options for visitors. So come on over and soak some shines of the sun over the pristine blues at the beaches tour of Kerala.