Fort Kochi beach

Fort Kochi beach and Chinese fishing nets

Fort Kochi beach is a beach along the Arabian Sea situated in Old Kochi respectively Fort Kochi area of the city of Kochi in South India, Kerala state.

Uniques views and point of interests are the so-called Chinese fishing nets and the fishermen working there, the jetty towards the Vembanad Lake respectively to the Kerala backwaters. Colonial-style bungalows can be seen along the shoreline, as well as the Vasco da Gama square, the remains of Fort Emmanuel along the granite walkway and lots of small stalls, which make traditional cuisines using freshly caught fish. A section of the beach is not accessible to visitors as it is under the control of the Indian Navy.

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Coordinates: 9°58′05″N 76°14′38″E / 9.968°N 76.244°E