The Varkala beach is unique in Kerala as it has some mineral springs that sprout out of the sandstone cliffs. Papanasam beach ( which is what Varkala beach is known as) is one of the popular beach destination in Kerala. The beach is also a popular Hindu religious spot as the belief is that a dip in the sea here washes all your sins away! The view of the sunset from the cliff is spectacular! For those who are interested a bit of culture it is also possible to visit the nearby Janardhana Temple, a temple that is believed to be over 2000 years old. This stretch of the Arabian coastline also offers some great spots for surfing.