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Kozhikode District
Kozhikode District
Beypore (10 km south of Kozhikode)
Located at the mouth of the Chaliyar rive, Beypore, one of the prominent
ports and fishing harbours of ancient Kerala was an important trade and
maritime centre. Ancient Beypore was much sought after by merchants from
Western Asia, for its ship building industry. The boat building yard here is
famous for the construction of the Uru, the traditional, Arabian trading
vessel.
Kappad (16 km from Kozhikode) This is the historic beach where
Vasco da Gama landed on the 27th of May, 1498 with 170 men in three vessels.
The rock studded beach is locally known as Kappakadavu. An interesting
feature of the landscape is the sprawling rock that protrudes into the sea.
The temple on the rock is believed to be 800 years old.
Thikkoti
Lighthouse (15 km from Kannur): Black rocks protect this long,
clean beach from the currents of the deep, making is shallow water a
swimmer's paradise.
This is perhaps Kerala's only drive-n beach where
you can drive down the entire length of 4 km.
The Ezhimala
Beach (50 km from Kannur): The beautiful beach here has a hillock
nearby (286 m height). A naval academy is being developed here.
The Payambalam Beach (2 km from Kannur): This long, lovely
beach is a local picnic spot.
The Kizhunna Ezhara Beach
(11 km from Kannur): This beautiful stretch of sand is one of the most
secluded beaches in Kerala.
The Dharmadam Island
(17 km from Kannur): The small 5 acre island covered with coconut palms and
green bushes is a beautiful sight from the beach. Permission is required to
enter this privately owned island (100 metres away from the mainland at
Dharmadam ).
