Kappil Beach
കാപ്പിൽ
A quiet beach separated from the Arabian Sea only by a road, beside a backwater lagoon where you can go boating, far calmer than Varkala
Kappil lies about 8 km north of Varkala, where the Edava-Nadayara backwaters meet the sea. On one side is a calm lagoon reflecting coconut palms, and on the other is a long sandy beach, creating a striking contrast of scenery. You can rent pedal boats or take a boat trip on the backwaters from the lakeside pier, or walk along the beach to watch fishermen at work. Visitors are few and facilities are simple, making it a good escape from the crowds in Varkala. Waves and rip currents are strong, so swimming is not recommended. A tuk-tuk from Varkala takes about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Varkala North Cliff Walk
- Janardanaswamy Temple
- Varkala
- Sivagiri Mutt
- Ponnumthuruthu (Golden Island)
- Anchuthengu (Anjengo) Fort
- Jatayu Earth's Center
- Veli Tourist Village