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Kappad
This is where Vasco Da Gama had landed in 1498 AD. The legends woven around its historic origins and traditions cast a mystical spell on this beach. Kappad is also known for its Ayurvedic health holiday facilities. Accessibility : 14 km (1/2 hour) from
Kozhikode.
Bekal
Bekal Fort stands on a promontory between two
long, classically beautiful palm fringed
beaches. This is the larges, best preserved fort
in Kerala. The fort has been under the control
of various powers including the Vijayanagar
kingdom, Tipu Sultan and the British. The fort's
commanding position offers breathtaking views
across the bays to the north and south.
Accessibility : 160 km (4 hours) from Kozhikode.
Muzhappilangad Beach
Black rocks protect this long, clean beach from
the currents of the deep, making its shallow
water a swimmer's paradise. Perhaps this is
Kerala's onlu drive-in beach where you can drive
down the entire length of 4 km. Accessibility:
15 km (1/2 hour) from Kannur and 8 km from
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