Thirumullavaram just 6 km north of the town centre and easily reached by bus, is a beautiful and quiet little beach ideal for swimming or bathing in the sun. Thirumullavaram, 5 kilometres from Kollam, is the best beach spot. The tranquil Arabian Sea stretches a long way and the tourists can laze around in the cool breeze pervading the place. This open beach is an ideal spot for swimming and bathing. The state's large sediments of the thorium-bearing mineral monazite, obtained in the sandy beaches of Quilon district, are proved to be very advantageous in our national atomic research and energy programmes. The amalgamation of - refined herbal cures, basking in the sun while holidaying in the beaches and colourful cultural fiestas- has led Kerala to stand amongst the ten best Paradise Found destinations. The pristine beach beckons one to visit Kollam and treasure the briny-saccharine memories forever.
