The 142 steps to heaven
The famous Lighthouse Beach which is usually filled with tourists, earlier used to be a quiet fisherman’s port until the hippies arrived here in the 1970s. It owes its name to the humongous lighthouse which is the most important attraction of this ethereal beach. The lighthouse is a 30-metre-high towering structure. It stands at the southern end of the beach on a palm-laden cape of Kurumkal hills, overlooking the immensity of the sea.
Climbing 142 steps to the summit at the very top of the spiralling staircase leads you to the jaw-dropping view of the glorious surroundings. The famous Poovar can be seen in one direction and the Beemapalli mosque on the other. You almost feel like you have witnessed heaven on earth when the refreshing air cradles you as you glance over the gigantic sea. The view enchants you, making all your problems seem insignificant, imploring you to sync with the rhythm of the waves that wash the shore.
The experience of a lifetime awaits
Lighthouse Beach is a paradise for photographers. You cannot stop yourself from capturing the scintillating view and treasuring its memory forever. The best way to fully bask in the serene experience that this incredible beach has to offer is to take long and slow walks along the coastline or sit back and sunbathe, soaking in the tranquillity.
The temperature of the calm water is perfect for sea bathing or participating in a number of thrilling adventure sports like swimming, paragliding, parasailing, and surfing. Other ways to fully enjoy everything that the beach has to offer is to indulge in indoor sports, recreational activities as well as ayurvedic massages.
