Cherai beach festival 2009
Cherai beach is a pristine beauty served with a dash of history and excellent excursion opportunities. Counted amongst Kerala’s most popular beaches, Cherai is a mesmerizing abode of coconut lagoons, virgin blue waters and a clean beach. Located on the coast of Arabian Sea in West Coast at a distance of 26km from Cochin, Cherai Beach is frequented by a large number of visitors, weekend travelers and picnic goers. Easy to access, the beach is just 27 km west to the Cochin international air port.
An ideal place to relax, soak-in the sun and enjoy the laidback settings away from fast paced city life. Apart from its scenic views, Cherai is situated close to some popular tourist attractions.

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