Kannur, the crown of Kerala, is situated on the Malabar coast of Kerala. Kannur (also known as Cannanore) is a beautiful town where you can enjoy a peaceful time amidst nature and get a chance to learn the rich history of the forts, ancient shrines, and museums. You can taste the world-famous spices here, such as cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, ginger powder and cloves. It was once an ancient trading port. You can visit the ruins of the 16th-century St. Angelo Fort, once occupied by European colonial powers. It displays the city's important role in the trade of spices.
Tourist attractions in Kannur
The city offers a wide range of sightseeing options such as enticing and pure beaches, monuments, ancient temples, and picnic spots. Some of the main tourist attractions are Beach of Payyambalam, The Fort of St. Angelo, Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach, Sanctuary of Aralam Wildlife, Parassinikadavu Snake Park, Museum of Arakkal, The Kavvay Islands, Madayipara, Island of Dharmadam, The Baby Beach, Temple of Sundareswara, Beach of Meenkunnu, Thottada, and Bay of Mappila.
Things to do in Kannur
Sun Kissed beaches of Kannur can make you fall for them. Along with limitless beach fun and games, you can visit exotic wildlife sanctuaries, mesmerising hillside resorts, and decorated temples. There are many alluring places to visit in Kannur like Payyambalam Beach, Baby Beach, Palakkayam Thattu, Vismaya Water Park, Madayipara, Pappinisseri, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Ezhara Beach, and Paithalmala.
Airport in Kannur
Kannur International Airport is located in the North Malabar region of Kerala, Mysuru and Kodagu districts of Karnataka, India. It is located 28 km east of the town of Kannur and 24 km east of the town of Thalassery. It is owned and run by Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL), a public-private consortium. The airport was opened for commercial operations on December 9, 2018. The airport could serve one million passengers in just nine months from the start of commercial operations.
- Address: Kannur International Airport Limited, Mattannur, Kannur 670702
- IATA Code: CNN