Beaches of South India

Beaches are the most attractive and frequented spots in South India specially in Goa . In fact, Goa is almost synonymous with beaches. Nearly the entire coastline is dotted with world-class beaches, which acquire their names after the nearby village or locality. Two continuous stretches of beaches northern and southern stretches mark the Goa coastline. Kissed by the passionate, azure sea and embraced by the land and shaded by swaying palms, these miles of golden sand sparkling in the sun are the most desired places you can ever love on earth. Rest, sunbathe, forget everything and see the time fleeting by silently. Enjoy your stay on beaches!

Beaches of Kerala

* Alappuzha Beach
* Kovalam Beach
* Varkala Beach

Beaches of Tamilnadu

* Marina Beach
* Mahabalipuram Beach
* Kanyakumari Beach

Beaches in Karnataka

* Malpe Beach
* Maravanthe Beach
* Murudeshwar Beach


Anjuna Beach
(18 kms from Panaji). A popular beach area adjacent to Chapora fort. In Anjuna there is magnificent Albuquerque mansion built in 1920, flanked by octagonal towers and attractive Mangalore tiled-roof.

Arambol Beach:
(50 kms from Panaji). A unique beach in the North Goa, it is a rocky and sandy beach and much sought after. It has a sweet water pond right on the shore.

BAGA :
(18 kms. from Panaji). It is at the northern tip of a wonderful 7 kms. stretch along the coastal North Goa. Accommodation including star hotels are available throughout this stretch.

BENAULIM
(4 kms. From Margao). Situated at Benaulim village near Margao, it is one of the famous beaches of south Goa.

BETUL :
(22 kms. From Margao). This is the southern most beach of a stretch that extends from Bogmalo to Betul in Southern Goa.

Bogmalo Beach
(5 kms. From Goa Airport). Well connected by road, it offers excellent water sports facilities.

Calangute Beach:
(16 kms from Panaji). It is the most popular holiday resort in Goa. Excellent accommodation facilities are available, particularly at the tourist resort and cottages.

CANSAULIM :
(15 kms. From Margao). A famous beach in Mormugao taluka near Cansaulim railway station.

Colva Beach
(About 6 kms. From Margao). Colva beach is the pride of Salcete and the only rival to Calangute by its scenic splendour . Here, sand, sea and sky blend in enchanting natural harmony unspoilt by men. It has good accommodation facilities, particularly at the tourist cottages.

Dona Paula Beach:
(7 kms from Panaji). An idyllic picturesque spot, Dona Paula commands a fine view of the Zuari river and Mormugao Harbour . Water Scootering facilities are available here.

|Miramar Beach
(Gaspar Dias, 3 kms from Panaji). A lovely golden beach of soft sand girdled with palm trees facing the blue Arabian Sea, is the nearest to Panaji.

MORJIM :
(40 kms. From Panaji). In the mouth of the Chapora river and facing the famous Chapora fort, this is another famous beach of northern Goa.

PALOLEM :
(about 37 kms. From Margao). Just west of Chaudi one of the most enchanting beaches in Goa relatively deserted, with backdrop of Western Ghats, situated in Southern Taluka of Canacona .

SINQUERIM :
(16 kms. From Panaji). The southern most beach of the Calangute stretch, this beach has good accommodation and water sports facilities.

SIRIDAO :
(8 kms. From Panaji). Near Goa Velha in Tiswadi taluka near the mouth of the river Zuari, it is one of the most frequented beaches of Goa for its picturesque scenery.

VAGATOR :
(22 kms from Panaji) It is a popular beach dominated by Chapora Fort to the north, on its imposing headland. To the south of Vagator is Calangute beach.

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Beaches of South India

Beaches are the most treasured travel destinations in south India.

States such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu are almost synonymous with beaches.

The entire south India coastline consists of several beaches dotted with palm and coconut groves.

A beach tour to south India will help in exploring the innumerable natural beauty of south India with its unique and rich cultural heritage.

Explore some of finest and exotic eaches of south India that form a major part of tourist attractions

These palm fringed sandy beaches with gentle surf, blue water, appetizing sea food and various beach activities attract thousands of beach lovers from far and wide.

The beaches also host many beach activities including swimming, sun
bathing and various other adventurous water sports.

Beaches, south India is also privileged with various beach side hotels and accommodation facilities to its visitors. Besides accommodation, these resorts are also known for ayurveda and spa facilities.

Kovalam Beach
Lying on the Malabar Coast, the Kovalam Beach is on the shoreline of a small village named Kovalam. It is a spectacular beach located on the southernmost point of the state of Kerala, some 14 kms from the capital city, Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum). It is one of the prime tourist attractions of the state, attracting thousands of beach lovers from all parts of the world...

Marari Beach
This superb sandy beach dotted with beautiful palm trees is located on the spice coast of Kerala and is just a few kilometers away from the capital city of Cochin(Kochi)...

Varkala Beach
Located on the western coastal plains of India, the beach is 42 kms away from the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. The beach lies to the north of this city. It takes a little more than a hour to reach the place by road from Thiruvananthapuram. This is one of the best hangout spots along the Kerala coastline...

Marina Beach
Situated on the eastern side of Chennai adjacent to the shore of the Bay of Bengal, this 12-km long Marina beach has the privilege of being the longest beach in India. Its clean blue sea, with golden sand and good surf make it one of the loveliest beaches in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu...

Kanyakumari Beach
Kanyakumari is located at the confluence of the three oceans - the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. It lies between latitude 8.078 degree north and longitude 77.541 degree east...

Mahabalipuram Beach
This virgin land of Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram nestling on the shore of Bay of Bengal is one of the finest beaches in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located at a distance of 60-km south of Chennai, it attracts thousands of tourists from all across the globe....

Alappuzha Beach
Alappuzha or Alleppey is one of the popular tourist attractions of the southern India state of Kerala. Popular for its beaches and backwaters, the beach lies sandwiched between the Arabian Sea in the west and the Punnamada backwaters in the east. Alappuzha beach is about 147 kms from the Thiruvananthapuram, capital city of Kerala...

Goa Beaches
'Life is a fun', if you believe on this phrase, then Goa Beaches are the perfect destination for you to enjoy exciting vacations in India. Situated on the western coast of the Indian peninsula, Goa has a coastline of 75 miles, over 50 miles of it is beach...

Mumbai Beaches
Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra is also called the commercial capital of India. Located on the shore of the Arabian sea, the city is home to many enchanting beaches, which are known for scintillating sunsets alongwith the sea and the sand...

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