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	Sharing its western border with the Arabian Sea , Kerala has a 600 Km long shoreline dotted with some of the finest, most charming beaches of the world, coconut groves, natural harbors, lagoons and sheltered coves. All is as peaceful as the rest of the land, washed by the pleasant tropical sun and as pristine as ever.

Kovalam Beach (16 km from Trivandrum ) : This internationally renowned beach has been a favorite haunt of tourists since the 1930's. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent shaped beaches. The southern most, known as “The Lighthouse Beach” is the most popular.

Varkala Beach (40 km from Trivandrum ): Varkala Beach has high cliffs with rich mineral springs rise majestically from the coastline. This place is also a Hindu Center for pilgrimage.

Shanghumukham Beach (8 km from Kovalam): This beach is adjacent to the Trivandrum airport. A 250 m long tiled walkway adorns this beach and it is a favorite haunt of sunset watchers.

Thirumullavaram Beach (6 km from Kollam): This secluded beach is a beautiful picnic center and is easily accessible from Kollam town.

Allappuzha Beach : This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Allappuzha. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is about 140 years old.

Cherai Beach (45 km from Ernakulam): This lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming.Dolphins are occasionally seen here.

Padinhavekara Beach (Ponnani): This beach offers a breath taking view of the confluence of two rivers the Bharathapuzha, and the Tirurpuzha with the Arabian Sea .

Kappad Beach (16 Km from Kozhikode ): This is the historic beach where Vasco da Gama landed on the 27 th of May 1498 with 170 men in three vessels. The rock studded beach is locally known as “Kappakadavu”. An interesting feature of this beach is the sprawling rock that protrudes into the sea.

Muzhappilangad Beach (15 Km from Kannur): Black rocks protect the long, clean beach from the currents of the deep, making its shallow waters a swimmers paradise. This is perhaps Kerala's only drive in beach where you can drive down the entire length of 4 km.

Ezhimala (50 Km from Kannur): The beautiful beach here has a hill lock nearby Ezhimal also has a Naval Academy .

Peyyambalam (3 Km from Kannur): This long, lovely beach is a local picnic spot.

Pallikere (1 Km from Bekal fort): This enchanting beach offers a spectacular view of the Bekal Fort and has ample facilities for recreation and relaxation.