This faultless shoreline is considered to be one of the cleanest beaches in Kerala. Indulge yourself in activities like lazing in the sun, enjoying exciting water sports like surfing or parasailing, swimming in the sea or playing a game of beach volley ball, as you set out to enjoy this excellent beach.
Temples
Mararikulam Shiva Temple, the shrine of Lord Shiva and Sree Parvathy, is exceptional in its architectural magnificence. The Cherthala Karthiyani Temple is an ancient temple with Devi Karthiyayini as the presiding deity. Kanichukulangara is famous for the shrine of goddess Bhagavathy.
Kokkamangalam Apostle St. Thomas Pilgrim Centre
According to legends St. Thomas formed a Christian community at Kokkamangalam and built a church here. This shrine is one of the major pilgrim centers in Kerala.
Thiruvizha
Thiruvizha, about 5 km south-west of Cherthala is famous for the Shiva temple that attracts large number of devotees. It is believed that the divine prasadam given from the temple is supposed to possess medicinal and curative effects.
Aroor
Aroor has an industrial park renowned for sea food exports. The major landmarks include St. Augustine's Church, Kartyayani Devi Temple and Pavumpayil Sreekrishna Swamy Temple.
Arthunkal
Arthunkal is an important pilgrim centre in Cherthala. St .Andrew’s Church, popularly known as ‘Arthunkal Church’, is located about 8 km south–west of Cherthala town facing a beautiful shoreline.
Poochakkal
The main attractions at Poochakkal include Nagari Sree Dharmasastha Temple, Sreekandeswaram Mahadevar Temple, Elikkattu Sreedharmasastha Temple, Thevarvattom Masjid and Manappuram St.Theresas church.
Pallippuram
Pallippuram is famous for Thiruayranikkulam Kalathil temple,Kadavil Bhagavathi temple, and St.Mary's Church.
Velorvattam
Velorvattom near Cherthala is known for ‘Velorvattom Mahadeva temple’ dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Panavally
This serene village is located near Cherthala. Trichattukulam Mahadevar temple, Nalpathenneeswaram temple and Odampally temple are the major attractions in Panavally.
Thumpolly beach
A natural habitat for many rare birds, this is one of the beautiful beaches in Kerala. Another attraction is St. Thomas Church dedicated to Blessed Virgin Mary.
Komalapuram
You can see numerous small scale units of coir products functioning in this village.