Places of Interest

The Lighthouse situated adjacent to the Sagara Beach Resort is a landmark signifying the Vizhinjam seaport which has a remarkable history dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Vizhinjam Lighthouse has a height of 36 metres. During the night the light from the light house reaches a distance of 31 nautical miles. The Lighthouse was commissioned on 15th June, 1972. The optical equipment supplied by M/S. BBT of Paris was installed and commissioned in the same year. Later on, the 3000 W incand