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Tips on Kovalam Warnings or Dangers – Stay Safe!

Kovalam Warnings and Dangers 

Kovalam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of India. This is primarily due to the fact that it is the home to some of the most beautiful and clean beaches in the entire country. It is extremely accessible which makes it even more popular. It is a nice place, but there are some things you should be aware of before visiting in order to have the safest trip you can while you are there.

Beach Massages 

The beaches of India have some of the best massage therapists in the world. Some of these massages have been proven to have positive medical effects on their patients. There is a myriad of different massages available on the beach. Before you book just any of them, make sure they are legitimate. Some of them merely claim to give a great massage and use nothing more than soap and water. A proper beach massage uses an array oils and is very intense.

People Selling Things On the Beach 

There are people on the beach that will try to sell you things like food, sunglasses, and clothing. They can be annoying, but won’t be too persistent with you once you say no. Sometimes, they will try to sell you more than you originally asked for. Make sure you are buying from a trustworthy peddler before you make your purchase.

Don’t buy Sun Lotion On the Beach 

Don’t buy sun lotion from individuals trying to sell them on the beach. At kiosks around the beach, they will have this lotion for sale. In many instances, they are bottles that past visitors have left behind in their hotel rooms or on the beach.

Editor’s note: The information contained on this page was compiled using real traveler reviews about warnings and dangers in Kovalam

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