Located 18 km away from the state capital of Kerala, Kovalam is a haven of serenity. It’s a pleasant tourist spot in ‘God’s Own Country’. It’s a magnificent beach supported by sharply mounting headlands, enclosed by coconut palms.
Kovalam is known to be home to a varied range of flora and fauna. It also has a bird sanctuary, which is famous for having migratory birds of different species. Kovalam is among the most prominent tourist spots in India. It is very popular among tourists, who arrive mostly from Europe and the US. There are a large number of beach resorts in and around Kovalam.
Kovalam is blessed with a moderate climate all through the year. The climate of Kovalam is of a balanced tropical form. The main tourist attractions here are Karamana River, Vizhinjam Lighthouse, Samudra Beach, Vellayani Lake, Kovalam Art Gallery, Valiyathura Pier, Halcyon Castle, Neyyar Dam and Hawwah Beach.
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