One of the best beach destinations is Periyambalam, near the northern border of the district. Casurina forests near the beach are great for picnics. It is a popular local tourist spot for families, newly weds and beach lovers. Ramacham is an aromatic herb with medicinal qualities. An important ingredient for certain ayurvedic soaps, it also has many other uses. There are ramacham herb plantations all over the place. Nice aroma from the plant fuses into air. So you can smell ramacham in the air, while travelling through village roads.