Kannur is a city of looms and lores and well-known coastal town of
northern Malabar area. Its pristine
clean beaches and rich tradition invite more travelers to Kannur. Kannur is the land of theyyam, a ritualistic focal
dance performed at temples. Kannur’s beautiful beaches are now become a tourist
destination for global visitors. Some of the important beaches are Payyambalam
Kannur beach, Meenkunnu beach, Muzhappilangad beach, Kizhunna Ezhara Beach and
Dharmadam Island.
Payyamballam
Beach
It is only 2KMs away from Kannur
town and this golden Sand beach is one of the most serene getaways in the crown
of Kerala. Payyambalam beach has lots of
reefs which gives more beauty for this beach.
It is popular among natives and is always crowded during holidays. This beach has a beautiful park well
maintained which is an attraction for children and sculptor lovers. Payyambalam beach is connected to Meenkunnu
beach, another tourist destination by a road so that the tourists get a long
pathway parallel to sea
Muzhappilangad
Beach
4.5 kms long stretch of Muzhappilangad
beach along the northern Kerala coast is one of the longest beaches of
Kerala. It is the only drive in beach
in India which earned its fame not only by its beauty but also by its unique features. It is
perfect place to go for a relaxing swim in the cool water, feel the wind and
enjoy the sun without
having to fear the powerful currents.
Best time to visit is from Sept to May.
The beach is cleaned and well maintained by tourism department of
Kerala. Beach festival celebrates in the
Month of April every year and it become one of the tourist destination in
Kerala.
Meenkunnu Beach
Meenkunnu Beach which
is situated
in Azhikode village in Kannur and also an extension of
Payyambalam beach, but this small beach is a beautiful stretch with fewer Visitors.
The entire beach is
adorned by golden sand and lush green turfs.
Meenkunnu
beach is around 11 km away from kannur town. There is a cliff in the beginning
of the beach where you can get the view of the entire stretch of Meenkunnu beach. The
long beach shores are clean and the blue sea water looks crystal clear.
Kizhunna Ezhara Beach
Kizhunna Ezhara Beach is a beautiful
beach that has golden
colored sand. Absolutely peaceful and natural, the Kizhunna
Ezhara Beach is pretty secluded beach of Kerala. It is almost 10 km away from both Kannur and Thalassery town. This beach is truly a loner’s delight. The
quietness of the surrounding is an experience in itself. Kizhunna beach is also
the paradise for swimmers and also a perfect place for beach football and
volleyball.
As a tourist destination, it is also
very important that in Kannur there are large numbers of quality beach houses
and resorts available at near of beaches for peaceful home stays for
visitors. They provide high quality
services and also serve mouth watering traditional Kerala foods and international
cuisines. Some of the leading beachhouses and resort are Cherarocks Beach House and Beach Flower Beach House at Ezhara Kizhunna Beach, Kannur.
Kannur, Kerala is a first choice beach tours destination for Global travelers. Kannur also famous for traditional beach houses and resorts with traditional mouth watering Kerala cuisines. Accommodation in Kannur for travelers is available at beaches and other tourist hotspots. Cherarocks beach house and Beach Flower Beach Resort are the leading homestays in Kannur, Kerala.
