Anchuthengu Fort

One of the prime attractions of Varkala, Anjengo Fort or Anchuthengu Fort is positioned at the distance of 12 km which was constructed in the year 1965 by the British East India Company while they selected Anjengo to build their first trade settlement in Kerala. The word 'Anjuthengu' means 'five coconut palms' and this place has a beautiful and pristine beach too. This fort is a testimony to many historic events and links referred to the colonial rule in Varkala. Walking round the walls of the fort gives a nice view. It is believed that the Anjengo Fort was built between 17th and 18th centuries. According to the local residents, the name Anjengo owes its birth to a small area of land with five coconut trees, which was given on rent to the British East India Company by the Queen of Attingal for trading