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Kovalam
has
been
one
of
the
most
identifiable
features
of
Kerala
for
a
long
time.
From
sunbathing
to
herbal
body
toning
massages,
the
range
of
options
available
is
diverse.
Many
families
have
enjoyed
lovely
picnics
on
these
pristine
shores.
It
is
a
hub
for
cultural
activities
along
with
ayurvedic
facilities
being
readily
available
nearby.
A
beach
town
on
the
Arabian
Sea
in
southern
India,
Kovalam
features
three
spectacular
crescent
beaches.
The
most
popular
and
largest
beach
is
Lighthouse
Beach,
aptly
named
for
its
30-metre
lighthouse,
which
features
a
stunning
site
-
the
Vizhinjam
mosque.
For
a
less
crowded
beach,
visit
Samudra
Beach,
with
ample
coconut
trees
and
great
views
of
the
local
fishermen
at
work.
Once
a
calm
fishing
village
clustered
around
its
crescent
beaches
and
backed
by
a
sea
of
cascading
palms,
Kovalam
now
competes
with
Varkala
as
Kerala’s
most
developed
resort.
The
touristed
main
stretch, Lighthouse
Beach,
is
flanked
by
hotels
and
restaurants
stretching
back
into
the
hillside
from
the
shore;
just
north, Hawa
Beach is
usually
crowded
with
day
trippers
heading
straight
from
the
taxi
and
bus
stands
to
the
sand.
Neither
beach
could
be
described
as
pristine,
but,
at
under
15km
southeast
from
Trivandrum,
Kovalam
remains
a
convenient
and
immensely
popular
place
for
fun
by
the
sea;
there
are
promising
waves
(and
a
surf
club),
as
well
as
some
charming
guesthouses
and
a
flourishing
ayurveda
and
yoga
scene.
One
of
the
most
special
and
exciting
part
of
this
place
is
fairs
and
festivals
which
captivate
visitors
from
all
across
the
world.
So,
you
must
not
forget
to
experience
the
best
cultures
of
the
world
at
Kovalam.
This
place
is
quite
appreciated
due
to
its
uniqueness
and
excellent
culture
that
highlight
in
the
festivals
and
fairs
held
in
Kovalam.
So,
if
you
wanna
take
pleasure
of
these
cultural
festivals,
then
you
must
visit
during
the
festive
seasons
as
it
would
be
the
best
time
for
you.
The
main
festivals
of
Kovalam
begin
from
January
and
ends
in
March.
So,
come
and
be
a
part
of
the
popular
fairs
and
festivals
of
Kovalam
like
Village
Fair,
The
Elephant
Festival,
Food
Festival,
Nishagandhi
Dance
Festival,
and
Swati
Thirunal
Music
Festival,
etc.
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