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Beaches in Kerala
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Varkala
Thiruvananthapuram · 2–3 nights
A red laterite cliff above the Arabian Sea, with a temple town, surf and a long sunset.
Bekal Fort
Kasaragod · 2–3 hours
A vast laterite fort on the sea, with a long rampart and a private beach below.
Kovalam
Thiruvananthapuram · 2–3 nights
Kovalam's three crescent beaches and the striped lighthouse are the classic Kerala introduction: calm water, ayurvedic resorts and a short drive from Thiruvananthapuram.
Marari Beach
Alappuzha · 2 nights
A quiet fishing beach near Alappuzha, with homestays, palms and none of the cliff-bar scene.
Cherai Beach
Ernakulam · 1–2 nights
A long, lively beach on Vypin island where the Arabian Sea meets the backwaters.
Kappad Beach
Kozhikode · Half a day
The quiet beach where Vasco da Gama landed in 1498, north of Kozhikode.
Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach
Kannur · 1–2 hours
A long, hard-packed beach where you can drive along the water's edge.
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