Kollam Beach

Kollam beach is one among the few beaches in Kerala with a lifeguard outpost. Kollam Beach is also  the first 'Beach Wedding Destination' in Kerala. This pretty beach is surrounded by fishing settlements, making it a vantage point for watching Chinese fishing nets and traditional boats out on the sea. The beach also has a bustling fish market, where you can haggle for the catch of the day in the morning. Chinese fishing nets, Chinese water pots and sampan-like boats can be seen even to this day, reminding a period when Kollam, known as Quilon during the Portuguese rule, was a major port frequented by Arab, Roman, Chinese and Dutch traders. The red-and-white Tangasseri Lighthouse is a major landmark on the beach. Over 144 feet high, it was built in 1902.

Kollam was once a favourite settlement of the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English in succession before Independence. Ruins of Portuguese / Dutch forts and 18th-century churches near the port remain as a memento of the Portuguese and Dutch rule of the area.
One can indulge in fun activities here or opt for boat ride. In Mahatma Gandhi Park, A 10-meter-tall statue of a mermaid is installed in the middle of the park; children can enjoy riding different swings here.  A part of Kollam Beach acts as a major port for international trade of spices and is one of Malabar’s oldest ports. At a short distance from Kollam beach lays a popular attraction of Kerala, Ashtamudi Lake. The lake is popular for houseboat cruising. Short canal cruises to the nearby island village of Tangasseri are enjoyed by the visitors.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Kollam Junction Railway Station is about 4 km
Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport is about 68 km