Kovalam is a small coastal town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, south of Thiruvananthapuram. At the southern end of Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Palm-backed beaches also include Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach. Heading south, VizhinjamJuma Masjid mosque overlooks the busy fishing harbor. Inland, Sagarika MarineResearch Aquarium displays technology used in pearl production.
