Payyambalam Beach
പയ്യാമ്പലം ബീച്ച്
A long sandy beach on the edge of Kannur city, with a sculpture garden and seaside promenade. It is the go-to spot for locals to stroll and watch the sunset in the evening.
The beach stretches about 2 km, backed by casuarina forest and a park. At the entrance stands a giant mother-and-child sculpture by the artist Kanai Kunhiraman. In the evenings, snack stalls sell fried snacks and shaved-ice drinks. The newly opened Kerala Handloom Museum nearby tells the 100-year history of weaving in Kannur and is worth a stop. The waves here are strong and the currents fast, so swimming is not advised. The beach is about 2 km from the city centre and is free to visit.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St. Angelo Fort
- Mappila Bay & Kannur Lighthouse
- Arakkal Museum
- Madayipara
- Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach
- Parassinikadavu Snake Park
- Parassinikadavu Sree Muthappan Temple
- Dharmadam Island