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                    "Kovalam" 
                    means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the 
                    village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. The 
                    crescent-shaped beach has three parts. The southern most 
                    beach, and the most popular, is light house beach. It offers 
                    an amazing sight of Vizhinjam mosque. The northern Samudra 
                    is a laidback one and time seems stands still here. The 
                    middle, hawah, 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. Azure 
                    water and favorable climate make Kovalam a favorite 
                    year-round spot for swimming. You 
                    could get into any of the Ayurvedic massage centre and 
                    indulge in a rejuvenating herbal, body-toning massage and 
                    holistic therapies.
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