Kappad Beach
കാപ്പാട് ബീച്ച്
The beach where Vasco da Gama landed in India in 1498, marked by a monument and framed by reefs and coconut palms, it is a Blue Flag beach.
Kappad Beach is about 18 kilometers from the city center. In May 1498, the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama landed near here, opening the sea route from Europe to India, and a small monument on the shore commemorates the event. The beach holds the international Blue Flag certification and has walking paths, lifeguards, and sanitation facilities. A small shrine sits on a reef offshore. Quieter and cleaner than the city beaches, Kappad is ideal for watching the sunset in the afternoon. Entry is free. You can hire a tuk-tuk or take a taxi, and it is on the way to attractions in the direction of Koyilandy.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pazhassi Raja Museum & East Hill
- Kozhikode Beach
- Sarovaram Bio Park
- Regional Science Centre & Planetarium
- Mananchira Square
- SM Street (Mittai Theruvu)
- Kuttichira & Mishkal Mosque
- Tali Shiva Temple