Natural SUNSET view at KOVALAM Hawa or Eve BEACH, TRIVANDRUM, India
Kovalam is an area of Trivandrum City in Kerala, India, located around 17 km south of the city center. The world famous Kovalam Beach is situated in this area of Trivandrum City. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. Eve’s Beach, more commonly known as Hawa Beach, ranks second, in the early day, is a beehive of activities with fishermen setting out for sea. With a high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlit nights. There are a large number of beach resorts in and around Kovalam. The sea port of Vizhinjam is about 3 km away and famous for its special varieties of fish, old Hindu temples, big churches and a mosque. Head down to the harbour at sunset for some spectacular shots of the area with the seaside Mosque in the background. The atmosphere is quite lively with fisherman heading to and from the sea. Kovalam has a high status among tourists, wh