The main attraction of the beach is that it provides
lovely sunset views over the Arabian Sea. The
sunset at Varkala Beach is absolutely astounding
with the sun dipping slowly down the horizon and
the sky filled with red and orange hues. The beach
is surrounded by high rocky cliffs and coconut
groves. There are two main cliffs, the North and
the South. The cliffs are steep and rugged and
are made of red brown stone. Waves crash on the
off-shore rocks. The blend of the cliffs, brown
sand and the sea makes the beach an outstanding
sight. The stone blocks on the beach protect from
erosion and the invasion of the grounds by water.
Swimming can be fun here. But the waves are
quite strong and usually break very close to
the beach. Apart from swimming and sunbathing,
the beach offers a variety of beach activities
including volleyball, water sports such as Parasailing,
Scuba diving, wind surfing etc.
Varkala town is not on the beach side but a
little away. Besides the main beach, there are
several smaller beaches further north with black
volcanic sand. The smaller beaches are serene
and provide more privacy. The beach coast is
lined with souvenir shops and restaurants. Vendors
in their small stalls selling a wide variety
of decorative items, mainly conch shells and
beads adds colour to the place.
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