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Kovalam is a beautiful beach town situated about 16 kilometers from the city of Trivandrum set within the Thiruvananthapuram district. The Kovalam Beach town is one of the popular tourist destinations and is situated on the Arabian Sea in the southern state of Kerala. Kovalam Beach is the most prominent beach of the region which is known for its lush coconut groves, gentle calming breeze and soft grainy sands. While taking an excursion around Trivandrum , tour to the Kovalam Beach which is an ideal place for sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, Catamaran cruising and many other cultural activities. The sea port of Vizhinjam is almost 3 km away from the Kovalam Beach and it's widely recognized for the availability of fish. The Proposed International Trans shipment Terminal at Vizhinjam is almost a close proximity from the Kovalam Beach. Kovalam Beach is a prime destination for European tourist and for Israelis vacationers, who frequently visit the area for ayurvedic treatments. Kovalam is known for its three main beaches, out of which the Lighthouse Beach lies in the southern most region. The second largest beach of the area is the Hawah Beach which was a place for top free bathing and parading, which later on was banned. Samudra Beach is the northern most beach of the region, which is alienated from the southern side by the peninsula. Kovalam Beaches are known for their black sandy shores, which is due to high concentration of ilmenite and thorazite in it. One may visit the Kovalam Beach in the month of November to March, which is the peak season of the region. Several cottages, Ayurvedic health resorts, shopping zones, Yoga and Ayurvedic massage centers are located along the vicinity areas of Kovalam Beach. Indulge in swimming and bathing at the beautiful beach which would surely leave behind fond memories for one to cherish.
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