This beach is mostly known for its famous identification
that it has with the visit of Vasco da gama into this port and also the sea
faring town is a haven for tourists. If you also want top discover the backwaters
of kerala it is the place that you must visit and discover the magic of some
of the very best beaches. Kappad finds mention in history and geography texts
as the gateway to the Malabar coast. The historic beach of Kappad is remembered
as the one where Vasco da Gama landed on the 27th of May 1498 with 170 men in
three vessels, thus discovering a sea route to India.
This little sea faring town is a haven for tourists. Most tourists prefer this
beach as it takes a route through the backwaters.
The rock-studded beach is locally known as Kappakadavu. An interesting feature
of the landscape is the sprawling rock that protrudes into the sea. The temple
on the rock is believed to be 800 years old. A solitary pillar commemorates
the event with the inscription, "Vasco da Gama landed here, Kappakadavu,
in the year 1498". The sea here is placid and seemingly untouched by history
or time.
For those who prefer Thoreau to Harold Robbins, the secluded and relatively
unexplored Kappil Beach should prove idyllic.
This sun-drenched beach is a perfect getaway after a hectic tour of the nearby
Bekal Fort, some six kms away.
Adventurous souls can even ascend the nearby Kodi cliff to get a panoramic view
of the Arabian Sea.
Getting there:
Nearest Airport : Mangalore, about 50 km from Kasaragod town; Karipur
International Airport, Kozhikode, about 200 km from Kasaragod town
Nearest Railway Station : Kasaragod, about 12 km
Kappad Beach, Kerala
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