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Kerala’s beautiful beaches is one of the major tourist attractions in India,
both for Indian and foreign visitors. Kerala has a 900 km long shoreline
dotted with some of the finest, most charming beaches, natural harbours,
lagoons and sheltered coves of the world, washed by the pleasant tropical
sun and pristine. These sandy beaches and sea shores are ideal for
sunbathing while the shallow coastal waters are extremely safe for
swimming and a refreshing sea bath. The cool breeze that blows on the
beaches will be soothing for both the body and soul. The most popular
beach in the state is Kovalam, one of India’s internationally acclaimed
beaches. A cluster of three crescent shaped beaches, Kovalam is ideal for
an adventurous water sports like wind surfing swimming and thrilling
boat ride either in catamaran or a wooden craft. One of the most favoured
beaches in Kerala, the Alappuzha beach is a long sandy beach. An old
lighthouse nearby and the entertainment facilities at the Vijaya beach
park add to the attractions of the beach. Nattika, the hidden treasure of
Malabar Coast is a beautiful beach with panoramic views.