St. Angelo Fort

St Angelo Fort is located 3 kms west of Kannur town, north Kerala. The fort offers a fascinating view of a natural fishing bay and a sea wall projecting from the fort separating the rough sea and inland water. It is a massive triangular laterite fort, replete with a moat and flanking bastions. It is also called the Kannur Fort and was constructed by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francesco de Almeida in 1505. In 1663, the Dutch captured the fort from the Portuguese and sold it to Ali Raja of Kannur. In 1790 the British who seized control over the fort, renovated and equipped it to be their most important military station in Malabar. The fort is a magnificent structure with massive walls and a deep moat. A mesmerizing view of the Moppila Bay never fails to enthrall visitors. The fort is situated very close to the sea and is separated from the sea by a strong sea wall. One can also get a great view of the Dharmadam Island that is located at a distance of 100 meters from the shore. The bay is a modern fishing harbor that is equipped with the latest technology that is required in the fishing industry.

Railway station: Kannur, about 3 kms

Airport: Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode about 93 kms