Ernakulam
(Cochin) Beaches
Ernakulam
District : The Cheria Beach: (45 km form Ernakulam
city): This lovely beach lordering Bypeen island is ideal for swimming.
Dolphins are occasionally seen here. A typical Kerala village with
paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attraction.
The
Fort Kochi Beach: (12 km from Ernakulam city): A leisurely walk
through the lanes of the city is the best way to discover historic Fort
Kochi.
An obscure fishing village that became the first European
township in India, Kochi has an eventful and colorful history. The town was
shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and later the British.
The
result of these cultural interfaces are seen in the remains of the Indo
European architecture here.
