vizhinjam

Vizhinjam Beach is located 2 kms away from Kovalam and was once a commercial centre for the Europeans, Portuguese and Dutch who had trade ties with the local kings. The attractions at Vizhinjam are the ruins of rock-cut temples substantiating the port town's centuries-old heritage. You get the chance to watch the lives of the local fishermen. You get to see the fishing boats jostling for space, fishermen repairing their fishing nets and the women haggling over the price of the day's catch. If you wait till the dusk you can see the fishermen pushing their boats into the sea.

Travel

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 12 kms from the beach and the Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is 18 km away.