Beautiful Beaches in Thiruvananthapuram

Kovalam Beach

International Beach Resort
Thiruvananthapuram District

World-famous crescent-shaped beach with three distinct sections, lighthouse, and international-standard resort facilities.

Key Attractions:
Lighthouse Beach Hawa Beach Samudra Beach
October to March
16 km

Varkala Beach

Spiritual Cliff Beach
Thiruvananthapuram District

Sacred cliff-side beach with natural mineral springs, spiritual significance, and dramatic coastal cliffs creating unique landscape.

Key Attractions:
Papanasam Beach Varkala Cliff Janardhana Swamy Temple
October to March
51 km

Shankumugham Beach

City Airport Beach
Thiruvananthapuram District

Urban beach near Trivandrum airport featuring giant Shankumugham sculpture and popular evening recreation spot for locals.

Key Attractions:
Shankumugham Sculpture Beach Park Airport Views
November to March
8 km

Poovar Beach

Golden Sand Island Beach
Thiruvananthapuram District

Pristine golden sand beach on small island where river, lake, sea, and backwaters converge creating unique ecosystem.

Key Attractions:
Golden Sand Island Backwater Confluence Poovar Island Resort
October to March
27 km

Thumba Beach

Space Center Beach
Thiruvananthapuram District

Unique beach near Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station, combining coastal beauty with space technology heritage.

Key Attractions:
ISRO Space Center Thumba Church Rocket Launch Pads
November to March
18 km

Kappil Beach Thiruvananthapuram

Backwater Beach
Thiruvananthapuram District

Serene beach where Kappil Lake meets Arabian Sea, offering unique combination of backwater and beach experiences.

Key Attractions:
Kappil Lake Backwater Views Natural Bridge
October to April
55 km

Perumathura Beach

Fishing Harbor Beach
Thiruvananthapuram District

Working fishing harbor beach showcasing traditional fishing industry with fresh seafood markets and authentic coastal culture.

Key Attractions:
Fishing Harbor Fish Markets Traditional Boats
October to March
15 km