Crowd Favourite Beaches To Head To In Trivandrum
- 12 Aug 2016
- Fathima AbdulKader
- Features
"A beach is not only a sweep of sand, but shells of sea creatures, the sea glass, the seaweed, the incongruous objects washed up by the ocean"
-Henry Grunwald
Ask anyone and they will agree, evenings are best spent at the seashore, making sand castles and feeling the sand between your toes, and wind in your hair. Play a game of Volleyball or may be a game of Frisbee if you are feeling fancy. If these thoughts make you feel like going to the beach and you live in Trivandrum, head down to one of these beaches to have unforgettable fun amidst the waves and wind.
Azhimala Beach
A quiet area located outside of the city, Azhimala is predominantly known for its Ayurvedic Resorts. However, Azhimala beach is a treat for eyes and the mind as it is a hidden secret of beach tranquility. If you head to Azhimala temple and have a little climb down the rocks the beach will present itself to you like a well hidden surprise.
Distance: 20Km from Trivandrum
Kovalam Beach
Kovalam is the beach that most people associate with when talking about Trivandrum beaches. A long beach with three adjacent crescent beaches, Kovalam is the ultimate tourist hotspot brimming with activities like sunbathing, swimming, Ayurvedic treatments, cultural programs and more.
Distance: 16Km From Trivandrum
Puthenthope Beach
Located around 28Km from the crowd favorite Kovalam beach, Puthenthope beach is located in the quaint coastal village of Puthenthope. It is home to a vast stretch of coconut and cashew trees. The specialty that the coast of the beach is free of rocks is a great benefit for those who want to go for a swim.
Distance: 44Km From Trivandrum
Shankumugham Beach
Shankumugham beach is perhaps the second most famous beach in Trivandrum after Kovalam. Vast stretches of white sand set far away from any hustle and bustle of the city are the defining points for Shankumugham beach. The Arattumandapam, the sculpture of Sagarakanyaka by Kanayyi Kunhiraman and the open theatre are some of the best features of the beach.
Distance: 10.5Km From Trivandrum
Varkala Beach
Varkala Beach is also known as Papanasam Beach and it is believed that a dip in this beach can wash away all sin. It is also the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to Arabian Sea. The beach has a spectacular sunset view and there are many small restaurents and snack shops around the beach that attracts a lot of visitors for leisure and religious reasons.
Distance: 44.2Km From Trivandrum
Veli Beach
Veli is the place where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea and has been converted in to a Tourist Village. While the area surrounding the lake offers a peaceful pace, offering services like paddleboats and the chance for kids to climb over the many huge sculptures in the vicinity, the beach has a waterfront park and there is a narrow sandbar that seperates the ocean from the lake where visitors can take long walks.
Distance: 6 Km From Trivandrum
