Kovalam Beach is a wonderful place in Kerala and of international repute is situated about 13 kms. south of Trivandrum. Here nature has built a pool in the sea. High rocks projecting into the sea make the adjoining areas very calm. Tourists even call it the best bathing bay in the World. The only point where caution is necessary is the Udayanvazhi, a sea-cave amidst a few rocks at a distant corner. India Tourism Development Corporation is developing Kovalam as an integrated sea-side resort.
Vizhinjam: About 2 kms. south of Kovalam, Vizhinjam is an ancient port. Some historians consider Puvar (near Vizhinjam) is the ancient port called Ophir, so often referred to by foreign travelers. The place was a scene of major battles between Chera and Chola kingdoms in the 10th and 11th centuries. The Portuguese and the Duch had commercial establishments here. Vizhinjam is being developed as a modern fishing harbor. The place is endowed with splendid natural beauty.
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