Kovalam is a picturesque and outstanding beach destination in Kerala.Located at the distance of 16 kms from the center of the city, Trivandrum, the charming and alluring beach destination with its long pristine coast line tempts thousands of tourists every year.
Kovalam which means groove of coconut trees offers an endless view of the swaying coconut trees that adorns the heavenly shore of Kovalam beach making it one of the most beautiful beach resorts in the world.
Earlier this region has a rocky terrain and was a chill out destination of the hippies, but with the time, government showed lots of interest and turned this rocky terrain and out-cliffs into one of the finest beach destination that world have ever seen before.
Today every year this serene and tranquil beach resorts invites millions of tourists to its alluring coastline and offer them ample reason and opportunity to enjoy laidback holidays basking in the glory of the sure.
Visitors can enjoy various water activities, surf the cool breeze or walk over the cool sprawling sands. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy beach volleyball out here.
Kovalam has three picturesque beaches in the long coastline of 17 kms, which are amazingly beautiful and the charm enhanced by the gleaming sands and the dotted palm trees.
The serene shore of all these adjacent beaches Light House Beach, Hawah Beach and Samudra beach are ideal for water sports and leisure holiday activities.
Lighthouse Beach
Lighthouse beach is quite popular among the three to the visitors. The beach is named after the old Vizhinjam Lighthouse, which is located delightfully on the rocky outcliff here.
Hawah Beach
Known also as Eve’s Beach, this alluring Hawah Beach is ideal place to enjoy leisure time and activities. Early morning it’s full of activities carried out by the fisherman, setting out for sea to catch sea fishes.
Samudra Beach
Set with inviting environ, Samdura the names itself suggest “the Ocean” is the ideal beach destination to enjoy fun-filled activities and beach holidays. It is quite popular among both Indian as well as international tourists, who come every year to enjoy beach vacation in Kovalam.
Best time to visit Kovalam
Kovalam is visited by hundreds of tourists every year. Though the place exhibits it charm and splendour the same all the year, but the best time to visit this beach is during the month of September to March.
Summer temperature in Kovalam ranges between 20° centigrade to 36°C.
During the monsoon time, the beach is quite rough and its shore are lashed by the breathtaking waves. During this time, Kovalam receives heavy rains and is followed by thunderstorm.
Winters are ideal for Kovalam tours. During this season, temperature is moderate and the temperature ranges between 16°C to 34°C.
How to Reach Kovalam
Kovalam is very next to the capital city of Kerala, Trivandrum. This world renowned beach resort is located at a distance of 16 kms from Trivandrum city.
