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Kozhikode Beaches
KOZHIKODE BEACHES
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 ).
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