Four Perfect Getaway Spots For The Calicut Folks!!
- 11 Dec 2015
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1. Beypore Beach
What: The place used to be an important maritime centre during the days of the early Arab and Chinese travellers. The ship building centre of Beypore is an important commercial area and has existed for more than 1000 years and is known for its manufacturing of ‘Uru’. Uru is a special ship vessel built with several types of wood, predominantly teak.
Where: Beypore,10 kms from Kozhikode railway station
Star attraction : Pulimoodu: A 2km long bridge built entirely with stones.
2. Kolavipalam Beach
What: Popularly known as the ‘Turtle Beach’ because of the famous Olive Ridley turtles that are found in abundance here. The turtles are most commonly seen during the month of September.
Where: 42 kms from Kozhikode
Star attraction: A vast stretch of coconut groves along the beach.
3. Payyoli Beach
What: The Payyoli beach witnesses several thousands of tourists every week. The water is ideal for swimming and water sports.
Where: 38 kms from Kozhikode
Star attraction: The stretch of coconut pine trees that enhances the beauty of the beach.
4.Kappad Beach
4.Kappad Beach
What: This beach happens to have a historical significance as the place where Vasco da Gama landed first on the Indian soil on May 1498.A monument exists to commemorate this event. The beach is ideal for relaxing. Look out for the beautiful sunset!
Where: 15 kms from
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