Photo of Chothavilai Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Chothavilai Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Chothavilai Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Chothavilai Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Chothavilai Beach and the settlement

Photo of Chothavilai Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.2

Very good

Chothavilai Beach

Suchindram, India

#15 out of 184 in Tamil Nadu

8.2

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Puthalam • 2 km

Map of beach

Bar TASMAC Government Wine Shop

6.6 - Good 9.2km

Bar Wine & Dine

8 - Very good 9.6km

Restaurant Capeista Restaurant

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Park Kovalam Park

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Park DANCING MUSICAL FOUNTAIN Kanyakumari

9.1km

Park Sunset View Park

9.5km

Park STATE HORTICULTURE FARM

9.6km

Park Eco park

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Park Beach Promenade

10km

Tourist Attraction Sunset Point, Kanyakumari

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Church St. Xavier's Cathedral

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Tourist Attraction Sunset View Point

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Amusement Park Baywatch Park

8.7km

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About

Chothavilai Beach is located on the Laccadive Sea and it is in the 15th place out of 184 beaches in the Tamil Nadu region 632.1 km away from its center, the city of Chennai. It is one of the beaches of Puthalam settlement, just 2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and pure bright fine 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 not crowded place during the season.

Chothavilai Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball. %s also has a football field located nearby.

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

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

Chothavilai Beach is located in Tamil Nadu within Puthalam, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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

+32 ^o C +27 ^o C

Air temperature

13.4 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

2.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Puthalam • 2 km

Map of beach

Bar TASMAC Government Wine Shop

6.6 - Good 9.2km

Bar Wine & Dine

8 - Very good 9.6km

Restaurant Capeista Restaurant

8 - Very good 9.9km

Park Kovalam Park

8.8km

Park DANCING MUSICAL FOUNTAIN Kanyakumari

9.1km

Park Sunset View Park

9.5km

Park STATE HORTICULTURE FARM

9.6km

Park Eco park

9.6km

Park Beach Promenade

10km

Tourist Attraction Sunset Point, Kanyakumari

8.6km

Church St. Xavier's Cathedral

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Sunset View Point

9.7km

Amusement Park Baywatch Park

8.7km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

In addition to water activities, sometimes you wish to play on the ground, for example, volleyball (football). On this beach there is a volleyball (football) area and if you want you can play volleyball with other holidaymakers or with your friends.

In most cases, the question What to do on Chothavilai Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Sanguthurai Beach Sanguthurai Beach

8.3 Very good

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Dwarakapathi Beach Dwarakapathi Beach

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Periyakadu Beach Periyakadu Beach

8.1 Very good

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Kanyakumari Beach Kanyakumari Beach

7.3 Good

8.5km

Kovalam Beach Kovalam Beach

6.8 Good

8.6km

The Hidden Twin beach The Hidden Twin beach

6.9 Good

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Kanyakumari Park Beach Kanyakumari Park Beach

6.7 Good

10.6km

Triveni Sangamam Beach Triveni Sangamam Beach

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Puthalam • 2km

Main locality of province

Chennai • 632.1km

Transport

Airport

TRV • 73.1km

Bus Station

Anandan Paalam Bus Stop • 10.7km

Train Station

Suchindram • 6.3km

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Questions and answers

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

The Chothavilai Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Chothavilai Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Chothavilai Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball
Football (nearby)

Is the Chothavilai Beach good for swimming?

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

Chothavilai 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 Chothavilai Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Chothavilai Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Chothavilai Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Chothavilai Beach.

How far is the Chothavilai Beach from parking?

The Chothavilai 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.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Chothavilai Beach is May. Its average value reaches 33°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 28°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Chothavilai Beach (Tamil Nadu) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Chothavilai Beach (Tamil Nadu) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.