MALAPPURA
DISTRICT
Tanur:
The
small coastal fishing town of Tanur was one of the earliest settlements of the
Portuguese. It is believed that St. Francis Xavier visited the place in 1546.
About 3 m south of Tanur town is Keraladeshapuram Temple, dedicated to Lord
Vishnu and believed to be one of the oldest temples in Kerala.
Padinharekara Beach:
At the end of the Tipu Sultan Road near Ponnani, the beach offers a breathtaking
view of the confluence of the Bharathapuzha, the Tirur Puzha and the Arabian
Sea.
Vallikunnu Beach:
A beach resort set in the middle of a coconut groves is the main attraction
here. The Kadalundi bird sanctuary is just a short distance away.
