Kannur Beach is a group of five beaches on the western side of Kannur city in Kerala. They are Payyambalam Beach, Meenkunnu Beach, Adikadalayi Beach, Baby Beach and Thayyil Beach. The Kannur Beach is popular for the graves of some of the most prominent social leaders of Kerala. Leaders like E. K. Nayanar, Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai, A. K. Gopalan, Pamban Madhavan, Sukumar Azhikode and K. G. Marar are laid to rest near this beach.
Attractions on Kannur Beach
Kannur Beach is a beautiful place to sit and relax. A sculpture Mother and Child by Kanayi Kunhiraman is an attractive feature of the beach garden. A part of the garden is especially for children.
Visiting Information of Kannur Beach
Calicut International Airport (118 Km) in the south and Mangalore International Airport (152 Km) in Karnataka state are nearest airports to reach Kannur. Kannur Railway Station (3 km) is the nearest railhead to reach the destination. One can avail bus or taxi from here to reach the beach.
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(Last Updated on : 02-12-2019)
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