​Sothavilai Beach

Sothavilai Beach is one of the most famous beaches that can be found in the entire district of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. This beach is an offbeat attraction, which means that many people do not know about it, but the beach does deserve more attention than it gets.

The glorious beach stretches for over 4 kilometers, which makes it one of the longest natural beaches in the entire state, and the views that this attraction offers cannot be put into words. The glistening white sand with high dunes and the clear, pure water extending indefinitely to meet the horizon miles and miles away is indeed a sight to behold.

Since Sothavilai Beach has quite shallow waters, it is an ideal place for swimming and enjoying a water bath. You can also find a few resting cottages at the beach, and a view tower at the beach which is visited by a large number of tourists each day to enjoy the magnificent panoramic views.

Unfortunately, the beach was damaged severely by the massive tsunami that hit the nation back in 2004. The concerned authorities, however, with their constant efforts, refurbished and reconstructed the beach; and this famous tourist destination has been attracting tourists ever since.

Things To Do at Sothavilai Beach

Tourists visit this offbeat attraction to simply revel in the glories of nature and spend a few hours in peaceful silence. Sothavilai Beach is a great spot for a picnic. A newly laid coastal road welcomes tourists to the beach, and this road is ideal for enjoying a long romantic drive along the sea coast. A full day could be leisurely spent, relaxing on the spotless sand and soaking in the aquamarine luster of the sea.

People of all age groups love to swim in the clear blue shallow waters of this pristine beach, while admirers of nature rush to the view tower to drink at the breathtaking view of the ocean.

If you are looking for trinkets, you could pick up decorative seashells which are in abundance here. The beach sand is a solid surface that gives you a smooth walking passage, perfect for long jogs or walks. Visitors can avail themselves of the facilities of the rest shelters to relax and refresh themselves.