Valiathura is a suburb of Thiruvananthapuram,the capital of Kerala,India.Valiyathura lost its significance as a major port.Now Valiathura is considered as a fishing port.The Valiathura Beach was once the only port along the South Kerala coast.It is situated 10 km away from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala.During monsoons, fishermen carry their catamarans to the edge of the Valiathura Pier.