Kovalam · Kerala, India
Kovalam
Kerala’s most beloved beach
About Kovalam
Three crescents of golden sand strung along the Arabian Sea, Kovalam has drawn travellers since it became a hippie haven in the 1970s. The southernmost, Lighthouse Beach, watched over by a candy-striped lighthouse, is the liveliest, fringed with seafood shacks and Ayurvedic spas.
Just 16 kilometres from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam pairs easy access with genuine charm: shallow, swimmable bays, catamaran fishermen hauling their nets at dawn, and some of the finest Ayurveda and yoga retreats in India.
Things to see & do
Lighthouse Beach
Climb the 35m lighthouse for a sweeping view of the curving coast.
Ayurveda & Wellness
World-renowned rejuvenation therapies and seaside yoga at monsoon-season retreats.
Sunset & Seafood
Pick your catch of the day at beachfront grills as the sun drops into the sea.
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