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Lighthouse Beach, Kovalam

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Lighthouse Beach provides the city's largest shoreline, shaded by palms and known for its silver sand. Named after the 30 m (98 ft) high lighthouse located near the southern tip, the beach became a popular tourist attraction, especially attracting water sport enthusiasts. In addition to swimming, thrill seekers can go surfing, parasailing, and paragliding. The area offers upscale resorts and restaurants featuring local seafood dishes. Plan your Lighthouse Beach visit and explore what else you can see and do in Kovalam using our Kovalam holiday builder.
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  • Breezy, vibrant yet serene. Absolutely the highlight of my trip to the Trivandrum region. The lighthouse is a must do as it offers bird's eye view of both Kovalam and Vizhinjam beaches. The... 
    Breezy, vibrant yet serene. Absolutely the highlight of my trip to the Trivandrum region. The lighthouse is a must do as it offers bird's eye view of both Kovalam and Vizhinjam beaches. The...  more »
  • Strange title?, not really, this is a great seaside beach. However, visitors from outside India should be aware this is not the Mediterranean shores and the wearing of mankini’s,bikini’s and other... 
    Strange title?, not really, this is a great seaside beach. However, visitors from outside India should be aware this is not the Mediterranean shores and the wearing of mankini’s,bikini’s and other...  more »

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