Kovalam offers everything that you could possibly want from a beach destination – a lighthouse, sea with dreamy shades of blue, pastel sunsets and scrumptious sea food. This is one of the few places we instantly fell in love with and before we could leave Kovalam, I already had made plans to go back again. So if you are looking for a relaxing beach vacation with gorgeous panoramas, then Kovalam should be on top of your list. So here are 5 things to do on your trip to Kovalam.
Sunset from Lighthouse Beach
Of all the things to do in Kovalam, this definitely comes on top of the list. Beach sunsets are always beautiful. But this beach particularly stands out in terms of sunset views due to the light house on one side and its crescent shaped shoreline. As sun starts to set, walk away from the lighthouse side towards the other end of the beach and you can enjoy stunning views of the sunset from the sunset view point there. The crashing waves against the rocks reflect the orangish sky and the whole scene looks absolutely enchanting. I must say, the sunset from here is one of the best beach sunsets we have ever seen.
Linger a bit longer after the sunset and the place feels even more magical. The crowd gradually fades away and the sound of waves and the twinkling stars become more lucid. This was our favourite time in Kovalam, just sitting on the beach after sunset and watching the rotating light on top of the lighthouse.
Sweeping views from top of Vizhinjam Lighthouse
If there is one place that provides the best views in Kovalam, then it has to be from the viewing platform of Vizhinjam lighthouse. Perched on a hill, the lighthouse is a prominent structure standing tall at one end of the beach and surrounded by coconut trees. Painted in red and white, it looks really cute like a huge candy .
To reach the viewing platform of the lighthouse, you can either take the stairs or use the lift that can take you a few floors up. Then climb a steep ladder to reach the platform. The views of the surrounding landscape are absolutely breathtaking from here. You can see the Lighthouse beach and Hawa beach at one side and another rocky yet beautiful beach at the other. We recommend going there sometime around 10-11am and you can see the different shades of the sea sparkling under the sun.
Relish some Orange Tender Coconut
You simply can’t go back from Kerala without having some tender coconuts. These natural drinks are the best way to cool off in the hot and humid weather of Kovalam. There will be many vendors along the beach selling both the Green and the Orange coloured ones (priced around 30 / 40 Rs). But I loved the orangish variety more. One reason is I loved their colour and then they tasted really sweet too. Read More……
