Most of India's finest beaches are in Kerala with her entire 900kms lined-up with gold and white sandy beaches, unending stretches of blue water, tall palm trees swaying in the breeze and rocks dotted shores, and is a perfect holiday destination one would love to unwind in.

Varkala Beach also an important Hindu place of pilgrimage is home to some of keralas best beach resorts. A dip in the Azure waters here is believed to purge the body and soul of all sins and hence is also called 'Papanashini'. Rich mineral springs rising majestically from high cliffs here are well known for their medicinal value. The 2000 year old Janardana Swamy Temple and the Nature Center are the two main attractions in Varkala Beach.

Alleppey Beach in Alappuzha is located 85 km from Cochin. With the Arabian Sea to its west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and several freshwater rivers meshed in between, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty. Alappuzha is also home to diverse animal and bird life. The Alappuzha beach is one of the most popular spots here, with the 140 years old pier extending into the sea.

Some of the best water sport facilities are available on the Alappuzha beach. Swimming and surfing are very popular among tourists. Beach volleyball, water scooter and high speed boats are also available. The Vijaya beach park here constructed for entertainment purpose of families offers facilities like Boating, childrens-park, toy train and bicycle riding. There is a lighthouse on the beach, which attracts a lot of tourists.

The Kappad Beach 16 kms from Kozhikode is a typical beach of north Kerala where the shoreline is more rocky than sandy. This is where Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) landed in India for the first time. The sandy stretch of beach here offers opportunities for sand castle building and other beach activities which are quite popular.

Fort Kochi Beach 2 kms from the Boat Jetty of Ernakulam, on an island has a tinge of French atmosphere with the restaurants and forts surrounding the place. The beach has more of rocks than sand. One needs to get to a place called Vypeen from Fort Cochi to access the Sandy Beaches.

Poovar Beach is an unspoilt and unexplored island, enveloped by the most serene backwaters, and opening out to the sea and a dream golden sand beach. Poovar is truly a window into paradise. Time stopped a few decades ago bowing to the sheer beauty of Poovar. The tranquility of Poovar is punctuated by the sound of waves and the birds. The area is abundant in well-preserved local flora, with hundreds of species of spices, exotic flowers, complete with banana and coconut groves. The Poovar beach separates the river from the sea and is quite breathtaking. Because of the active fishing population the beach is not really used as a sunbathing spot or for swimming as the currents are quite strong.

Shanghumugham Beach a favorite haunt of sunset viewers is a popular city beach near Trivandrum airport. This beach of Kerala makes a refreshing holiday option for the city dwellers. Several recreational facilities are available here. This beach of Kerala wears a festive look during the temple festivals.

Payyambalam Beach is the beach of Kannur town. The well laid out garden and the massive landscaped sculpture of mother & child erected by noted sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman makes it extremely captivating. This beautiful stretch of sand and surf is the best locale for a relaxed evening and is a popular picnic spot of the local people and holds much potential for development into a tourist resort. Nearby is Ezhimala, the capital of the ancient Mooshika kings, considered to be an ancient historical site. It is a conspicuous, isolated cluster of hills, forming a promontory.

Valapattanam Beach 7 km from Kannur town is known for its natural harbor where trawlers and fishermen bring in their catch of fish every morning and also is an irrigation project in the district.

Bekal Fort Beach, Kasaragod known for its solitude has inspired many filmmakers to shoot, most notable being the movie Bombay, shot in 1994 at this place. This Beach is popular for its pristine location and the scenic backdrop of the historic Fort. The imposing circular fort at Bekal is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala.

Kappil Beach offers views of the calm sea and space for relaxation on the clean sandy stretches leading down to the Arabian Sea.

Thirumullavaram Beach 6 km north of Kollam town is a calm escape from the busy town, where tourists can enjoy the sea breeze as well as search for seashells swept in by the incoming tide.
Kozhikode Beach is a popular spot where residents of Kozhikode town, come out to relax and enjoy themselves in the evenings. The view of the sunset is worth seeing.

Mararikulam Beach derives its name from the name of a local fishing village shrouded in antiquity and ancient traditions.

Beypore Beach is the one beach you can sunbathe peacefully, without any hawkers overlooking your swim suit.

Muzhapilangad Beach 8 km from Thalasseri in Kannur district in North Kerala is a 4 km long stretch of palm fringed beach. The beach is a popular venue for film shoots in Kerala.
Chowara Beach 9 kms south of the renowned Kovalam Beach, is the hot spot for the nature and leisure travelers. The beach is the picture perfect combination of nature where you can enjoy lush the gorgeous greens, whispering sea breeze and the murmuring surf. This beach of Kerala is a "must visit", it home to renowned heritage and Ayurvedic resorts.

Kovalam Beach 16 km outside Trivandrum City are three beaches. The southern most and the most popular beach, is the Lighthouse Beach. The middle beach is called Hawah and the northern most is called Samudra. In Kovalam there are a number of beach resorts in and around. Kovalam is finding a new significance in the light of several Ayurvedic salons, and recuperation and regeneration resorts which provide a slew of Ayurvedic treatments for the tourists.
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