Kovalam Beach lies stretched out on the Malabar Coast, along the shoreline of a small town called Kovalam. The beach is situated in the southern state of India, Kerala, some 13 kms south of the capital city, Trivandrum. Kovalam beach is spread out in strings and is located to the extreme south of the state and the sub continent.Kovalam Beach is one of the most sought-after destination in the state of Kerala.

Since its discovery the place has been counted as a popular hangout zone for the domestic and foreign tourists in India. The beaches that lies stretched out here are discontinuous and often in strings. These beached, shaped like crescent are main hotspots in the town. The town as well as the beach has derived its name from the Tamil word 'Kovalam' meaning coconut groves. Truly, the whole area has resplendent coconut vegetation and the ones lining up the beach are quite remarkable. The beach land also sees numerous food joints and ayurveda centres that have been growing in number over years.