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Kovalam Beach
Best time to visit
The dry period between October and March gives the clearest sky and most pleasant water. Come in the late afternoon to catch the sunset and avoid the strongest midday sun.
Budget tips
The beach is free; costs are for sunbeds, umbrellas, and food from the beach stalls. Always haggle, buy fish directly from the fishermen, and share a sunbed with a friend to halve the cost.
Recommended for
Families, Surfers, Photo enthusiasts, Food-hungry travelers
Plan your visit
2-4 hours
About
Quick facts: Three crescent-shaped sandy beaches link together several kilometers of golden coastline, lined with coconut palms and small fishing villages. Here the powerful waves of the Indian Ocean come in with full force, and the 35-meter-high lighthouse with its 70 steps offers a sweeping view over the entire bay.
Highlights: The local fishermen still push their wooden catamarans out at dawn and sell the day's catch directly on the beach, often cooked over glowing coals right before your eyes. At sunset, both travelers and Keralites gather to watch the boats glide in as market stalls light up along the sand.
Insider tips
- Bring waterproof shoes, the northern parts have slippery stones below the surface.
- Climb to the top of the lighthouse half an hour before closing for fewer visitors and the best light.
- Swim only inside the marked zones, strong currents can appear without warning.
- Wait with shopping until the evening market on the southern side, where prices are usually lower than in the daytime stalls.
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