Kovalam - one of the most loving beaches in the world

"Kovalam", in the state of Kerala (the state is also known as "God's Second Home" because of its endless natural beauty) means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. Crescent-shaped Kovalam beach is situated at the bank of of clean green water Arabian sea. Main coast of Kovalam is about 17 Km long and divided into three major beaches. Lighthouse beach, which is the most popular one of the three. One can have an amazing view of Vizhinjam mosque from here. The northern most beach is called Samudra beach and the one in between these two is known as Hawah beach. Samudra beach is a laidback one and time seems stands still. Hawah beach, in early days was was mostly used by the local fishermen.

Kovalam is only 16 Km away from the state capital - Thiruvananthapuram (formerly Trivandrum).

Accmmodations at Kovalam: There are a large number of beach resorts in and around Kovalam. The sea port of Vizhinjam is about 3 km away and famous for its special varieties of fish, old Hindu temples, big churches and a mosque. The Proposed International Trans shipment Terminal at Vizhinjam is also close to Kovalam.

Kovalam was among the most prominent tourist spots in India during the hippy era. It still has a high status among tourists, who arrive mostly from Europe and Israel. Kovalam is finding a new significance in the light of several Ayurvedic salons, and recuperation and regeneration resorts which provide a wide variety of Ayurvedic treatments for tourists.