Literally meaning 'Grove of Coconuts', the scenic town of Kovalam stands true to its name with its picturesque beaches. The beaches in Kovalam are surrounded by coconut palms, which provide the surroundings with a vibrant green look. From natural beauty to the adventurous water sports, these beaches are simply perfect for your holidays.

Popular Beaches

A huge number of tourists from all over the world flock to the Kovalam coastline to indulge in various beach activities. The entire coastline of Kovalam can be divided into three different beaches:

• The Lighthouse Beach is the southern most and the most popular one. The Vizhinzam Mosque is a prominent attraction here.
• Hawah Beach is the middle beach and is the base for the local fishermen.
• Samudra Beach is the northern most beach. One can find several basic wooden fishing vessels.

Popular Activities

The beaches in Kovalam are dotted with coconut groves that give it a picturesque look. If adventure is your cup of tea, Kovalam beaches are perfect to try out the best of water sports like kayaking, swimming, surfing and skiing.

Those who are enjoying their relaxing vacations, can experience the true magic and rejuvenating therapies of Ayurveda and Yoga. The beaches here are dotted with a number of Ayurveda and Yoga resorts that pamper your body with various massages with aromatic and herbal oils & lotions.

You can also find several restaurants here which offer the authentic seafood delicacies. The stalls located on the beaches are considered the best to buy curios, souvenirs and trinkets like handicrafts, jewelry and clothes.