Kovalam, the popular beach destination of Kerala, India, located near Thiruvananthapuram, is a fishing area, too. Traditional fishing using country boats, catamarans and nets is popular here.

Lighthouse beach, Eves (Howah in local parlance) beach and Samudra beach are the three adjacent crescent beaches located at Kovalam. Bathing in the blue waters, canoeing, catamaran cruise and sunbath are some among the favoured activities of travellers to Kovalam.

Accommodation to suit all budgets are available and a range of sea food restaurants are located here. The destination has Ayurvedic health resorts, convention facilities, shopping zones, swimming pools, Yoga and Ayurvedic massage centres and cultural centres.