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Dharmadam Island :
Dharmadam Island is a beautiful beach, located 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. It is 100 mt away from the mainland at Dharmadam.
Payyambalam Beach :
The Payyambalam beach is one of the beautiful beaches in this State and is an ideal place to visit. Quiet, secluded, this beautiful stretch of sand and surf is the best locale for a relaxed evening irrespective of seasons. It is 2 km from Kannur town.
Thalassery :
Thalassery was once the center of military center of British. Thalassery Fort, located at a distance of 22 km from Kannur constructed in 1708 AD held special significance for the British.
In 1708 AD, when the British East India Company established its settlement on the Malabar Coast, they built the Thalaserry Fort, as a testimonial to their colonial imperialism. The square fort, with its massive walls, secret tunnels to the sea and intricately carved huge doors, is an imposing structure. The fort was once the nucleus of Thalaserry's development.
Now this fort is a tourist attraction for visitors to Kannur. Muzhapilangad Beach is located at a distance of 8 km from Thalasseri. Black rocks protect this long, clean beach from the currents of the deep, making its shallow waters a swimmer's paradise. The palm groves fringing the beach is a cool hideaway from the tropical sun. Perhaps this is Kerala's only drive-in beach where you can drive down the entire length of 4 km.
Valapattanam :
Valapattanam is a small town on the Valapattanam river is well known for its wood-based industries and timber trade. The port of Azhikkal and Azhikkal Beach are located nearby.
Valapattanam is also a famous fishing harbour as well as the main source of the irrigation project in the district. It is a fascinating experience to watch the traditional mode of timber transportation - by tying long pieces of timber together and allowing them to float down the stream. Situated at a distance of 7 km from Kannur.
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