The Cheria Beach

(45
km form Ernakulam city): This lovely beach lordering Bypeen island is ideal
for swimming. Dolphins are occasionally seen here. A typical Kerala village
with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attraction.
The Fort Kochi Beach

(12
km from Ernakulam city): A leisurely walk through the lanes of the city
is the best way to discover historic Fort Kochi. An obscure fishing village
that became the first European township in India, Kochi has an eventful
and colorful history. The town was shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and
later the British. The result of these cultural interfaces are seen in the
remains of the Indo European architecture here.