Backwaters Or Beach: Two Coastal Escapes In Kerala For A Slower Summer

Not all coastal getaways feel the same. Some draw you into stillness, where water moves slowly and time follows. Others open out into long, sunlit days shaped by the sea and sky. Along Kerala’s coastline, these two distinct landscapes offer just that contrast. At Coconut Lagoon in Kumarakom and Marari Beach in Mararikulam, summer unfolds in different ways, each with its own pace, mood, and sense of place.