Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adja- cent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky prom- ontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse-sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning mas- sages, special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc. The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night. Sight- seeing Places of Trivandrum