Thangassery Beach

Thangassery Beach is a popular beach located at Thangassery in the Kollam district of Kerala. The beach is located just 7 kilometers away from Kollam city and is very well known for its lighthouse [Thangassery Lighthouse] which is the second tallest lighthouse on the Kerala coast. The lighthouse offers a stunning view of the breakwater, a small fishing harbor, and Kollam city.

Thangassery Beach is a 3 km long beach with silver-colored sand that invites visitors to take a relaxing stroll at any time of the day and is heavily populated with palm groves, coconut trees, and fishing boats. The beach is also of historic significance as the ruins of an ancient Portuguese fort [Thangassery Fort] can be sighted in the vicinity.

Thangassery Beach is a pleasant and relaxing place to visit and is similar to other beaches in the area that are equally good and clean. It was one of the preferred settlement locations for the British, the Portuguese, and the Dutch. As the sun sets and its golden rays shine upon the sandy shores, Thangassery Beach takes on a lively and enchanting atmosphere. It’s a great place to enjoy a relaxing walk, take a refreshing swim, or even partake in water sports.

One can reach the beach easily by road and visit any day throughout the year. The best time to enjoy the beach is during the evenings and the lighthouse is open between 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 6 PM on all days except Mondays. Thangassery beach is located about 71 km away from Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital. The nearest railway station is Kollam railway station (3.5 kilometers) and the closest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport which is 68 kilometers away from Thangassery.