description Kovalam Beach Overview
Kovalam Beach is a coastal area in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India, consisting of three adjacent crescent-shaped beaches separated by rocky headlands. The southernmost beach, known as Lighthouse Beach, features a 35-meter red-and-white striped lighthouse built in 1972 that offers panoramic views of the coastline. Kovalam gained prominence as a tourist destination in the 1930s when the Travancore royal family developed it as a resort. Since then, it has become one of India's most visited beaches, attracting both domestic and international tourists with its palm-fringed shores and relatively calm waters.
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What are the three beaches that make up Kovalam?
Kovalam consists of Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach, also called Eve's Beach, and Samudra Beach, also called Grove's Beach. Rocky headlands separate the three crescent-shaped shores.
When was the lighthouse at Kovalam built?
Vizhinjam Lighthouse was built in 1972 at the southern end of Lighthouse Beach. It is roughly 36 meters, or 118 feet, high and has distinctive red-and-white stripes.
How far is Kovalam Beach from Thiruvananthapuram?
Kovalam is on the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is roughly 16 kilometers from central Thiruvananthapuram, while the nearest airport is about 10 kilometers away.
What can visitors do at Kovalam besides swim?
Visitors can take catamaran rides, try surfing or parasailing, and book Ayurvedic treatments near the beach. Kerala tourism commonly recommends November through March for cooler, drier beach conditions.
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