The spectacular amalgamation three adjacent crescent-shaped beaches upheaved the status and pride of Kovalam beach into any tourist’s itinerary. Lighthouse beach, Samudra beach and Hawa beach lined up one after the other along the sun-kissed silver sands and rocky bed, make them the favourite beach of the locals as well as the foreigners.
In addition to the mystical charm lingering over this haven, Kovalam beach offers the best leisure activities, like parasailing, diving, windsurfing, sunbathing, swimming, herbal massages etc. Tourists have a better choice of opting lounge chairs to sit comfortably, enjoy the warmth and gaze at the sunrise and sunset. The crystal blue water gleaming with white foams is refreshing to the staring eyes.
The never-ending fairs and festivals at Kovalam make it a startling crowd-puller beach in the capital city. There are plenty of possible accommodation facilities in Kovalam ranging high from five-star hotels to low budget hotels with multi cuisines restaurants, heightening the reach of Kovalam Tourism. The beach complexes have an array of cottages, health resorts, massage parlours, yoga centres etc. With the string of refreshing and rejuvenating activities, Kovalam beach fulfils all amusing expectations of beach lovers by offering an invigorating beach life that begins late at evening and goes on to witching-hours of midnight.
Kovalam, the coastal town is at a distance of 16 km from the city. Visit Kovalam during the monsoon season for the best ayurvedic massages and herbal treatments. Apart from the three beaches in Kovalam, there are other tourist attractions like Velayani lake, Halcyon castle, Vizhinjam lighthouse etc. within Kovalam town. Thus, Kovalam offers a separate tour package within itself with varied arenas in its vicinity. Take a trip to Kovalam and dissolve yourselves to the beauty of this paradise beach.
Artificial OffShore Coral Reef, Kovalam Overview
Honoured as India’s first offshore coral reef, Artificial offshore coral reef in Kovalam has gained popularity. This major project aimed to protect and enhance the environment by the government of Kerala in association with the Department of harbour engineering. However, artificial coral reef became a major tourist attraction after surfing was introduced. The surfing sport has boosted a large number of tourist to this region. Here visitors are provided with a diving outfit and safety arrangements underwater.
The erosion level in the atmosphere has reduced drastically ever since the project was installed. Although the materials used to create the reef are artificial, it doesn’t affect the health of marine species. It has also induced a survivable ecosystem to the marine life. The Artificial Off-shore coral reef is open at all times of the year. However, a favourable time to visit the place is from March to June as the water is warm.
