Thangasseri beach One of Kerala’s most well-known beaches is also a wonderful place to visit. It has many vestiges from the colonial time. The small seaside town that witnessed the transfer of the power of the Dutch to the British but remained silent for many years after independence.
As with all the beaches of Kollam, Thangasseri beach is filled with natural beauty where the blue sea kisses the silver sand in a lineup of green palm groves. The beach is always bustling with visitors from across India. While some prefer to bask in the beauty of the beach with sun-bathing but there are those who prefer adventure sports. Tourists are most acquainted with parasailing, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing.
You can find absolute serenity in the Thangasseri Kollam beaches and get as close as possible to nature as you can. Walking along the beach’s 3km length is a great opportunity to create memories that will last for a lifetime. Enjoy the beach and allow the waves to gently touch your feet. This is the ideal method to relieve stress from city life.
Tourists who visit the “Gold Village” love to explore the historic monuments that surround Thangasseri Kollam beaches. When you visit Thangasseri beach, be certain to check out the historic churches, fort, and lighthouse. The Thangasseri fort’s ruins speak of its rich history. You’ll be amazed by its architectural beauty of 18th-century churches. The lighthouse is 144 feet high. It has been operational since 1902 and is awe-inspiringly tall over the beach guiding lost seamen to the shores. The lighthouse is accessible for public viewing for 2 hours, between 3.30 to 5.30pm. It provides an amazing view of Thangasseri Beach, the ocean and sand as well as palm groves.
Trivandrum (71 kms) is the closest airport, while Kollam (5 kilometers) is the nearest railway station for getting to Thangasseri beach. Thangasseri is also well connected via roads from all parts of Kerala all the way to Kollam and there are many taxis that will take tourists to one of the most beautiful beaches in Kollam.
Thangasseri is also a great destination to shop for exotic items made of sea-shells Coir, coconut shell bamboo, wood and bamboo. Thangasseri Kollam beaches have the most luxurious accommodation options, from budget hotels to 5-star properties. The hotels provide a wide range of services for guests such as spa treatments and Ayurvedic massages. The authentic Kerala cuisine, both vegetarian and non-veg is very famous among those who prefer to tinge with their palates.
The oldest port for cashew trading in the Malabar Coast is Kollam. This is why Thangasseri beach was so well-known even during the Portuguese time.
