Photo of Cherai Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Cherai Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Cherai Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Cherai Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Cherai Beach and the settlement

Photo of Cherai Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.3

Very good

Cherai Beach

Cherai Beach, India

#8 out of 41 in Kerala

8.3

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Cherai • 1.7 km

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Tourist Attraction Kuzhupilly beach

4.6km

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About

Cherai Beach is located on the Laccadive Sea and it is in the 8th place out of 41 beaches in the Kerala region 197.3 km away from its center, the city of Thiruvananthapuram. It is one of the beaches of Cherai settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is very crowded place during the season.

Cherai Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kuzhuppilly Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

Cherai Beach is located in Kerala within Cherai, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +28 ^o C

Air temperature

3.7 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

2.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Cherai • 1.7 km

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Tourist Attraction Kuzhupilly beach

4.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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8.3 Very good

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Puthuvype Beach Puthuvype Beach

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Valapad Beach Valapad Beach

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Cherai • 1.7km

Main locality of province

Thiruvananthapuram • 197.3km

Transport

Airport

COK • 24.5km

Bus Station

North Paravur Private Bus Stand • 5.9km

Train Station

Idappally • 17.8km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cherai Beach?

The coastline of Cherai Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Cherai Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Cherai Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Cherai Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Cherai Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Cherai Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Cherai Beach is a mass tourism destination. There are several buildings near the beach.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cherai Beach?

The bar is located right on the Cherai Beach.

How far is the Cherai Beach from parking?

The Cherai Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Cherai Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Cherai Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Kuzhupilly beach located in 4.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cherai Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Cherai Beach is April. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 27°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cherai Beach (Kerala) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.