Kovalam Beach: This internationally renowned beach resort is a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930\'s. Kovalam consits of three adjacent crescent beaches. The Southernmost, known as the Lighthouse Beach, is the most popular of the three. Kovalam offers accommodation to suit all budgets.

Accessibility:- 16 km (1/2 hours) from Trivandrum.

Varkala Beach: A quiet, secluded stretch of sand, the "Papanasam" beach in Varkala is known for its mineral springs and rocky cliffs. The 2000 year old Sree Janardhana Swamy temple and the Nature Care Centre are the two main attractions here.

Accessibility:- 40 km (1 1/2 hours) from Trivandrum.

Kappad Beach: This is where Vasco da Gama had landed in 1498 A.D. The legends woven around its historic origins and traditions cast a mystical spell on this beach. Kappad is also known for its Ayurvedic health holiday facilities.

Accessibility:- 14 km (1/2 hours) from Kozhikode.

Cherai Beach: This lovely beach bordering Vypeen island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins are occasionally seen here. A typical Kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attraction.

Muzhappilangad Beach

Muzhappilangad Beach: Black rocks protects this long, clean beach from the currents of the deep, making its shallow water a swimmer\'s paradise. Perhaps this is Kerala\'s only drive-in beach where you can drive down the entire length of 4 km.

Accessibility: 15 km (1/2 hour) from Kannur and 8 km from Thalasseri.

Bekal Beach: Bekal fort stands on a promontory between two long, classically beautiful palm fringed beaches. This is the largest, best preserved fort in Kerala. The fort has been under the control of various powers including the Vijaynagar Kingdom, Tipu Sultan and the British. The Fort\'s commanding position offers breathtaking views across the bays to the north and south.

Accessibility: 160 km (4 hours) from Kozhikode.