Alappuzha beach is quite a popular tourist spot, known to provide relaxation in the district of Alappuzha (Alleppey). The pier, which extends into the sea here, is around 140 years old. Blessed with nature's green beauties such as lagoons, vast lakes and numerous fresh water rivers, Alappuzha is a natural wonderland of Kerala state.

The Alappuzha (Alleppey) beach is spectacular. At one end are the dense palm groves that are so characteristic of Kerala's landscape. It has a long sandy beach. For the entertainment of visitors there is a Vijaya Beach Park and an old lighthouse nearby.

Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya beach park add to the attractions of the beach. The Vijaya beach park consist of picnic spot with children's park & boating facilities.
This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha or Alleppey. The pier, which extends into the sea, is about 140 years old. This beach in south Kerala is often referred to as 'The Venice of the East'. Alappuzha has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Its boat races, backwater holidays, marine products and coir industry and the entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park have all made it a popular picnic spot. The old lighthouse on the beach is an attraction for tourists.

Reaching Alleppey: The nearest airport is the Kochi International Airport, 66 km away. Alleppey is also well-connected to Kochi by rail and road.

Bekal fort stands on a promontory between two long classically beautiful palm fringed beaches. This is the largest, best preserved fort in kerala.
Bekal Beach is only 14 km away from Kasargode. The fort, which is the best preserved fort in Kerala, offers a panoramic view of palm fringed beach on both sides. The hill slopes down from the fort to rugged rocks before plunging into the frothy sea. A tour of the fort is a must for it will take you back to the days when rival forces fought to take control of the fort, which enjoyed a vantage position on the Western coast. A Naval academy is nearing completion at Ezhimala, in Kannur near Bekal.

Reaching Bekal: To reach Bekal, the nearest city is Kasargod. While Mangalore, 50 km away, is the nearest airport, you can also get to Kasargod from Kochi, 420 km away. Kasargod has a railway station which is linked to many cities of the country. Roads link Kasargod to a number of places in Karnataka and Kerala.

10 km south of Kozhikode, located at the mouth of chliyar river, beypore, one of the prominent ports and fishing harbours of ancient kerala was an important trade and maritime centre. Ancient beypore was much sought after by merchants from western asia, for its ship building industry. The boat building yard here is famous for the construction of the uru, the traditional arabian trading vessel
This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha or Alleppey. The pier, which extends into the sea, is about 140 years old. This beach in south Kerala is often referred to as 'The Venice of the East'. Alappuzha has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Its boat races, backwater holidays, marine products and coir industry and the entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park have all made it a popular picnic spot. The old lighthouse on the beach is an attraction for tourists.

Reaching Alleppey: The nearest airport is the Kochi International Airport, 66 km away. Alleppey is also well-connected to Kochi by rail and road.

45 kms from ernakulam city, 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.
Cherai Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Kerala bordering the northern end of Vypeen Island, is located about 26 km from Ernakulam city, Kochi. The place is a unique combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms and paddy fields. The backwaters are a combination of lakes, lagoons, canals and estuaries.

The 15 km long golden Beach is very clean, shallow and is ideal for swimming, surfing and sunbathing. The newly beautified 400 Meters of the main beach has a walkway and High mask lamps which make the beach enjoyable even at night. Trained security staff are present round-the-clock in the beach. The Beach is very safe and tourists of all age groups can enjoy the Beach alike. The beautiful beach is studded with seashells of various hues and shapes. There is a park for children on the beach. Water Scooter and Speed Boats are available for hire. One could catch an occasional glimpse of Dolphins as they spring out and dive back into the water. The far end of the beach is lined with Chinese fishing nets which is a beautiful sight by itself.

The small 5 adre island covered with coconut palms and dense bushes is a beautiful sight from the beach. Permission is required to enter this privately owned island.
This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha or Alleppey. The pier, which extends into the sea, is about 140 years old. This beach in south Kerala is often referred to as 'The Venice of the East'. Alappuzha has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Its boat races, backwater holidays, marine products and coir industry and the entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park have all made it a popular picnic spot. The old lighthouse on the beach is an attraction for tourists.

Reaching Alleppey: The nearest airport is the Kochi International Airport, 66 km away. Alleppey is also well-connected to Kochi by rail and road.

The beautiful beach here has a hillock nearby (286 m high). Carved stone pillars and an ancient burial chamber can be seen at the foot of the hills. The hills are noted for rare medicinal herbs. A naval academy is being developed here. Permission is required for entry.
This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha or Alleppey. The pier, which extends into the sea, is about 140 years old. This beach in south Kerala is often referred to as 'The Venice of the East'. Alappuzha has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Its boat races, backwater holidays, marine products and coir industry and the entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park have all made it a popular picnic spot. The old lighthouse on the beach is an attraction for tourists.

Reaching Alleppey: The nearest airport is the Kochi International Airport, 66 km away. Alleppey is also well-connected to Kochi by rail and road.

12 kms from ernakulam city, a leisurely walk through the lanes of the city is the best way to discover historic fort kochi. An obscure fishing village that became the first european township in india, kochi has an eventful and colourful history. The town was shaped by the portuguese, the dutch and later the british. The result of these cultural interfaces are seen in the remains of the indo european architecture here.
This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha or Alleppey. The pier, which extends into the sea, is about 140 years old. This beach in south Kerala is often referred to as 'The Venice of the East'. Alappuzha has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Its boat races, backwater holidays, marine products and coir industry and the entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park have all made it a popular picnic spot. The old lighthouse on the beach is an attraction for tourists.

Reaching Alleppey: The nearest airport is the Kochi International Airport, 66 km away. Alleppey is also well-connected to Kochi by rail and road.

16 kms from Kozhikode (Calicut) (Calicut), this is the historic beach where Vasco-da-Gama landed on the 27th of May 1498, with 170 men in three vessels. A monument on the beach commemorates this historic event. The rock studded beach is locally known as Kappakadavu. An interesting feature of the landscape is the sprawling rock that protrudes into the sea. The temple on the rock is believed to be 800 years old.
This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha or Alleppey. The pier, which extends into the sea, is about 140 years old. This beach in south Kerala is often referred to as 'The Venice of the East'. Alappuzha has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Its boat races, backwater holidays, marine products and coir industry and the entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park have all made it a popular picnic spot. The old lighthouse on the beach is an attraction for tourists.

Reaching Alleppey: The nearest airport is the Kochi International Airport, 66 km away. Alleppey is also well-connected to Kochi by rail and road.

Remote and secluded, this beach is fast becoming a major tourist attraction. The kodi cliff nearby offers a panoramic view of the arabian sea.
The Pallikere Beach is 1 Km from Bakel Fort This enchanting beach offers a spectacular view of the fort and has ample facilities for recreation and relaxation.
The Pallikere Beach is 1 Km from Bakel Fort This enchanting beach offers a spectacular view of the fort and has ample facilities for recreation and relaxation.

11 kms from kannur, this beautiful stretch of sand is one of the most secluded beaches in kerala.
The Kizhunna Ezhara Beach (11km from Kannur) is one of the most secluded beaches of Kerala.
The golden sand and surf of the Meenkunnu Beach (12km from Kannur) makes it very popular among tourists.

Located 16 km south of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) city, Kovalam is a world-famous beach resort, which has been a favorite spot for tourists since 1930s. This beach has lovely coconut palms fringe the golden sands. Foreigners throng Ayurvedic parlors, yoga and meditation centers, that have sprung up all over the place.

Kovalam Beach consists of three successive small crescent beaches; the southern most known as Lighthouse Beach, is where most of the visitors spend their time. The middle beach is called Hawah. Each morning this beach acts as a base for the local fisherman. The northern most beach, Samudra, is least affected of all by the changing times. It is dotted with few rudimentary wooden fishing vessels.

The palm-fringed bays of Kovalam in secluded coconut groves, promise a relaxed stay. The unforgettable image of Kovalam is that of the coconut-palms-lined high rock promontory that cuddles the calm and wide expanse of the blue waters.

In the evening the quiet atmosphere of the place is enlivened by Kathakali performances, the classical dance-drama of Kerala.
This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha or Alleppey. The pier, which extends into the sea, is about 140 years old. This beach in south Kerala is often referred to as 'The Venice of the East'. Alappuzha has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Its boat races, backwater holidays, marine products and coir industry and the entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park have all made it a popular picnic spot. The old lighthouse on the beach is an attraction for tourists.

Reaching Alleppey: The nearest airport is the Kochi International Airport, 66 km away. Alleppey is also well-connected to Kochi by rail and road.

Right in the heart of the "spice coast" just an hour from Cochin and even less to Alleppey(also Known as Alpuzzha) is the most fabulous stretch of soft sandy beach fringed with palm, an idyllic retreat for those who want to "get away from it all". Marari originates from "mararikulam", one of the local fishing villages, where life still goes on much as it did a hundred years ago, with the men going out to sea each day to earn a living bringing in the daily catch. Completely new to the holiday maker. Marari offers endless miles of superb sand beaches backed by swaying palms, virgin territory where you can experience to local charm and traditional keralan hospitality at its best.

At the end of the tipu sultan road near poonnani, the beach offers a breathtaking view of the confluence of the bharathapuzha, the tirur puzha and the arabian sea.

This shallow beach offers a spectacular view of the fort and has ample facilities for recreation and relaxation. The Pallikere Beach is 1 Km from Bakel Fort This enchanting beach offers a spectacular view of the fort and has ample facilities for recreation and relaxation.
The Pallikere beach, which is a beautiful expanse of shallow waters and beach is fast developing as a tourist destination. Providing ample scope for recreation and relaxation, the beach affords a scenic view of the Bekal Fort.

2 kms from kannur this beach is a local picnic spot.
This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha or Alleppey. The pier, which extends into the sea, is about 140 years old. This beach in south Kerala is often referred to as 'The Venice of the East'. Alappuzha has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Its boat races, backwater holidays, marine products and coir industry and the entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park have all made it a popular picnic spot. The old lighthouse on the beach is an attraction for tourists.

Reaching Alleppey: The nearest airport is the Kochi International Airport, 66 km away. Alleppey is also well-connected to Kochi by rail and road.