Varkala Beach

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Varkala's main beach below red laterite cliffs, with the resort strip on the clifftops.

Laterite cliffs drop to a narrow sandy strip between Varkala's north and south cliffs; the resort strip is on the cliffs above. Wikivoyage describes it as quieter than Kovalam.

Highlights

Cliffs
Sunset

Around it

Within 1 km of Varkala Beach.

Sights and heritage 2Food and cafes 64Bars and nightlife 2Places to stay 197

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Janardanaswamy Temple

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building in India

Sarada Mutt

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Varkala Beach And Cliff

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Viewpoint in Varkala.

Punnamoodu Fish Market

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Market in Varkala · hours: Mo-Su 10:00-13:00.

Palakkavu Bhagavathi temple

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Kurikani junction

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Museum in Varkala Municipality.

Varkala Children's Park

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Park in Varkala.

Venkulam Fish Market

market · 3.3 km

Market in Varkala · hours: Mo-Su,PH 10:00-12:30.

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