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Beaches in Kerala

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Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram
BeachThiruvananthapuram

Varkala

A red laterite cliff above the Arabian Sea, with a temple town, surf and a long sunset.

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Bekal Fort, Kasaragod
HeritageKasaragod

Bekal Fort

A vast laterite fort on the sea, with a long rampart and a private beach below.

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Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
BeachThiruvananthapuram

Kovalam

Kovalam's three crescent beaches and the striped lighthouse are the classic Kerala introduction: calm water, ayurvedic resorts and a short drive from Thiruvananthapuram.

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Marari Beach, AlappuzhaHidden gem
BeachAlappuzha

Marari Beach

A quiet fishing beach near Alappuzha, with homestays, palms and none of the cliff-bar scene.

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Cherai Beach, Ernakulam
BeachErnakulam

Cherai Beach

A long, lively beach on Vypin island where the Arabian Sea meets the backwaters.

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Kappad Beach, KozhikodeHidden gem
BeachKozhikode

Kappad Beach

The quiet beach where Vasco da Gama landed in 1498, north of Kozhikode.

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Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach, Kannur
BeachKannur

Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach

A long, hard-packed beach where you can drive along the water's edge.

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