Best Beaches In & Near Kollam
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1. Varkala Beach
© Navaneeth Krishnan S / CC BY Travel time from Kollam: approx 0.5 hrs
Set in the south of Kerala Varkala Beach is a truly beautiful spot. From the long stretch of cliff there are views out over the Arabian Sea and the beach below. This stretch fine white sand is outlined in coconut trees and bamboo huts giving it a totally tropical feel. Whilst there are plenty of hotels, restaurants, and shops nearby this is still less commercialized beach than many others in… read more »
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2. Kollam Beach
© Kerala Tourism Travel time from Kollam: approx 0.5 hrs
Located in the South of Kerala, Kollam Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the area. This is particularly true of courting couples who flock here to get married.
The (sporadically) well-matained beach is one of the few in Kerala to have a permanent lifeguard, although quite a few people have said they are just there to prevent people swimming!
It is an attractive beach and features a good-sized stretch… read more »
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3. Mundakkal Beach
© Arunvrparavur / CC BY Travel time from Kollam: approx 0.5 hrs
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4. Thirumullavaram Beach
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5. Aaliyirakkm Beach
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6. Kappil Beach
© Navaneeth Krishnan S / CC BY Travel time from Kollam: approx 0.5 hrs
Kappil Beach lies on India's Arabian Sea coast in the south of Kerala, close enough to the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram to make a detour a real possibility. What's more, Kappil Beach is only seven kilometres north of Varkala and its railway station.
The beach consists of at least one kilometre of sand that forms a spit between the sea and the waters of Edava Narayana lake. Surrounded by coconut… read more »
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7. Puthenthope Beach
© Bentojustin / CC BY Travel time from Kollam: approx 1 hr
The reddish sands of Puthenthope Beach are uncrowded and known for their tranquillity. A small hamlet and a couple of high-end resorts cluster around this beach, which is situated between two man-made hills.
The nearby coconut groves make for a wonderful place to swing gently in a hammock while enjoying the refreshing breeze that comes off the ocean.
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8. Shankumugham Beach
© Noeljoe85 / CC BY Travel time from Kollam: approx 1 hr
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