mappila

This has a natural fishing harbour and is situated near the St. Angelo's Fort, in Kannur. The fort faces the Arabian Sea and affords a splendid view of the palm-fringed beach and Mappila Bay. The fishing harbour at Mappila Bay is part of an Indo-Norwegian project, and now it is a modern harbour. A sea wall extending to a huge height, projecting from the fort separates the rough sea and inland water. This sea wall was built under the Indo-Norwegian pact. There are remains of a temple and fort at Mappila Bay. The bay was famous during the Kolathiri's regime as a commercial harbour that linked Kolathunadu with Lakshadweep and foreign countries, in imports. Boat trips are arranged from his beach and if the sea is not rough, it is worth taking a trip.

Travel

The nearest airport to Kannur is at Karipur in Kozhikode, 95 km away. Kannur railway station is linked to major towns within the state as well as the country as are the roads.