ALLEPPEY DISTRICT
South of Cochin in the district of Alleppey there is a narrow strip of land sandwiched between the sea and Vembanad Lake. It is a convenient base as it is close to Cochin (and Cochin Airport), has the beach on one side and the backwaters on the other. This is a village area rather than a tourist resort so visitors must not expect to find restaurants, bars and shops here – but if you want quiet beaches in a convenient position for central Kerala, this is it. The land here is at the same level as the beach so this area is easier for people with mobility problems than the beaches further south.