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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 .