Payyambalam Beach

The gentle waters form a picturesque setting that has been featured in many South Indian movies as well. Being close to Kannur town has made it a favourite haunt for tourists and locals alike. Usually the beach is not so crowded. However, it can get busy during evenings and weekends.

The good news is that the fine sandy stretch is quite long and you can always find secluded spots. The beach garden has a couple of interesting structures such as the statue of Mother and Child. Nevertheless, the garden in general needs a bit of a touch up. Mother and child is done by Kanai Kunhiraman, one of the leading sculptures in Kerala.
Entrance to the beach is a bit odd. A walking bridge over a small canal is the main access. Immediately after the bridge, on the right side is an area where monuments are erected on tiled floors. These monuments commemorate the lives of political leaders who belonged to Kannur. You can also see a burial place of Thiyya community, just above the beach. Payyambalam beach is long, wide and quite even. Extending about 4 kms, it ticks most of the boxes for a great beach, even though a lot need to be done to translate potential to reality
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Kannur Railway Station, about 3 km
Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport, about 29 km
Calicut International Airport, about 116 km
Google map coordinates: V992+MX Kannur, Kerala