Sight Seeing

Once at Varkala Beach, you will never get bores, as there are lots of tourist attractions. The mineral water springs near Varkala Beach is considered to have medicinal properties. Many people come here to drink and bathe in the mineral water of the springs. The Varkala Beach is also famous as the Papanasam Beach among the tourists as there is a general belief that bathing here washes all the sins away. The Sree Janardhana Swami Temple dedicated to Ayyapan and Hanuman at Varkala is 800 years old. According to the new moon day in the month of Karkidakam, according to Malayalam calendar is considered auspicious. People also come to Varkala to pay Vayu Bali in memory of their relatives who have left this world.

Beach Activities

You can swim in the cool waters of the sea or sun bathe to acquire a tan. There is a Nature Cure Center located near Varkala Beach. You can follow the Nature Cure regime to relax and rejuvenate your body.