With
the Lakshadweep sea in the west, the Western Ghats in the east, and the Kozhikode
and Wayanad districts in the south, Kannur is bounded by a wealth of natural
beauty. The district itself, which shares much of this natural splendour, has been a key contributor to the cultural, religious, political and industrial heritage of the state.
In addition, Kannur also enjoys the credit of having been the cradle of many a colourful folk art and folk music. Some of the popular beaches here are:
Kizhunna Ezhara (Beach)
This beautiful stretch of sand is one of the most secluded beaches in Kerala (11 km from Kannur).
Payyambalam (Beach)
The long, secluded beach is a local picnic spot (2 km from Kannur)
Dharmadam Island (Beach) :
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 (100 metres away from the mainland at Dharmadam)
Ezhimala (Beach)
The beautiful beach here has a hillock nearby (286 M high). A Naval Academy is being developed here.
Aqua-Tourism is one of the most important constituent of Kerala.
Aqua-Tourism in Kerala can be broadly classified into three Zones of Kerala.
