thangassery

The Thangassery Beach, located 5 km from Kollam town, is a seaside village of historic importance. There is a 144-feet high Thangassery Lighthouse, which is open to visitors. The remnants of the Portuguese and Dutch forts still exits. There are ruins of churches built in the 18th century near the beach. Thangassery was an enclave of the Portuguese, Dutch and British in succession. The 144 ft. lighthouse stands as a sentinel, warning seamen of the treacherous reefs of Thangassery.This scenic beach is an ideal spot to laze around and with the ruins of an old fort the beach has a mystical look.

Travel

The nearest airport is the Thiruvananthapuram International and Domestic Airport, 76 km away from the city. Kollam is connected to most Indian cities and is on the railway routes. The city's main station is Kollam Junction.