Beaches
Malappura
District Tanur The small coastal
fishing town of Tanur was one of the earliest settlements of the Portuguese.
It is believed that St. Francis Xavier visited the place in 1546.
About 3 m south of Tanur town is Keraladeshapuram Temple, dedicated to Lord
Vishnu and believed to be one of the oldest temples in Kerala.
Padinharekara Beach At the end of the Tipu Sultan Road near
Ponnani, the beach offers a breathtaking view of the confluence of the
Bharathapuzha, the Tirur Puzha and the Arabian Sea.
Vallikunnu
Beach A beach resort set in the middle of a coconut groves is the
main attraction here. The Kadalundi bird sanctuary is just a short distance
away.
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