Kovalam: The coconut and palm fringed crescent silver beaches at Kovalam are a dream getaway for the work toiled mind. If it is an exotic honeymoon you are looking forward to, or an escapade from your hectic schedule, Kovalam in any case is perfect. Located 16 km south of Thiruvanthapuram, the state capital, Kovalam is connected by regular bus services to Thiruvanthatpuram, Kanyakumari and Periyar. Overlooking the sapphire waters of the Arabian Sea, Kovalam in Malayalam means a coconut grove. The Kovalam consists of three crescent shaped beaches. The southern-most beach is the Lighthouse Beach where most of the tourists spend their time. At the south of the beach one can locate the Vizhinzam mosque with a picturesque setting. The middle beach, Hawa is the morning base for the local fishermen. The northern-most beach is Samudra, populated just by a few wooden fishing boats, a team of palm and coconuts, and bondless sand. Come to Kovalam to revel in the riotous beauty of a golden sun, a silver beach and a sapphire sea.