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Lighthouse Beach

Kovalam, India
Ranked #2 of 2 attractions in Kovalam
4.0 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The lighthouse itself was really the best part of the beach. Go up the lighthouse to enjoy the panoramic views and catch a few kites flying below you. Do keep in mind the lighthouse is open only for a couple of hours in the afternoon around 3-5pm. The beach is OK for a stroll but nothing special. I thought the... More

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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

why this review has to be of 200 words long? there's litttle time for writing a review, instead use MCQs (Multiple chioce). I have visited this place for honeymoon in dec-11. it was found good. we enjoyed a lot... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Lovely beach area packed with restaurants however, be careful of the currents nd if u don't like the black sand then stay away More

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Delhi
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

A nice place to spend the evening, walking along the beach More

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Bangalore, India
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

This definitely the best beach in Kovalam. Well maintained, lot of food options and also good restaurants facing right opposite the beach and the best part is you also get to have beer in this beach. Love it More

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Jodhpur
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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The scenery of this beach is very lovely, but it was not at all clean. Way to beach is also very congested. It is a good sun-set point, as can be seen in picture. Want to visit again but wish I got clean one. More

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tamworth, staffs
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

We tried seven restaurants in the Lighthouse Beach area but did not find one that was good enough to try for a second time. In this regard we wish we had holidayed in the Cohin area. More

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Cambridge, UK
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Didn't think much to this beach, not particularly clean or beautiful though if you like shopping there is plenty of beach front shops and cafes. Sadly like other tourist spots, plenty of rubbish lying around especially on road down to beach. Better to walk around past the Lighthouse and find the little cove which is far more beautiful and secluded. More

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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

worth the visit if staying in Kovalam along with the great fish restaurants along the shore and spa places are a must More

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Milton Keynes
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

A nice crescent of sand but quite busy when we were there. All the restaurants around the beach seem to be overpriced for Kerala in general. For those of you who like a beer or two beware it's not easy to buy alcohol, many restaurants don't have a licence. They don't call it the dry state because of the rainfall!! More

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