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Kovalam Beach
About Kovalam Beach Kovalam, a tiny little town in the district of
Thiruvanantpuram in Kerala, is pretty well known for its beaches. Many
ardent admirers of Kovalam ceaselessly project it as the best beach
destination of the country. And there is nothing wrong in it given the
fact that the number of tourists flocking to spend some time on the
beach has been forever on increase. Things to Do A Bit of Sightseeing Starting from the Lighthouse beach, the first sight
that will captivate you is that of the Vizhinjam Lighthouse.
Dominating the rocky promontory, the lighthouse still glows in the
darkness of night at regular intervals. The light emitted by it during
this time creates a magical atmosphere on the beach which you will
definitely love. However, the drawback here is that you are not
allowed to enter the Lighthouse itself. Quiet closeby another monument
dedicated to two 15th century poets from Kovalam, Ayyippilla and
Ayyanappilla Asan, is worth a visit. A Bit of Fun and Entertainment Kovalam beach is ideal for swimming, kayaking, surfing
and skiing. However, take care as though the water here may look very
quiet, yet it has a history of quiet a few drowning cases. There are
instructions in English, Hindi, Malayalam and German that specifically
point out that only the area marked by green flag is safe for
tourists. The red flags indicate zones that can be precarious if
ventured into. There are lifeguards as well, so pay attention to the
instructions and you will have nothing but fun on the beach. Lastly, A Bit of Leisure Well, the rocky promontories still invite you to view some magnificent sights from the top, especially during sunset. Walk barefooted on the sands of the beach and admire the greenery around. And before you forget, there are numerous restaurants on the beaches that are fairly good place to enjoy typical Kerala sea food as well as some Swiss and German specialities.
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