The beautiful stretch of golden sands and swinging palm trees at Payyoli Beach, in Kozhikode can definitely take your breath away with its astounding surroundings and pleasant atmosphere. Located on the North Malabar Coast of Kozhikode district in the South Indian state of Kerala, this exquisite beach spot has shallow waters, that border Velliyamkallu. The sea here is extremely beautiful and offers a calm surrounding to swimmers and to people, who are interested in other water activities. This beach is significant in many ways and it attracts a large number of tourists every year. During November and December, hordes of the endangered Olive Ridley turtles come at this place to lay eggs. A lot of tourists visit this place to catch a glimpse of these beautiful turtles and to check a nature conservation centre, 'Theeram', started by the fishermen to save these turtles.
The Payyoli Beach looks extremely beautiful with its groves of swaying coconut palms and long strectches of silver sands, bordered by beach shacks that offer decious snacks and sea food to the tourists. Thikkodi light house is a prime attraction here, built following a shipwreck and if you go about a kilometer and a half north of Payyoli, you will find a beautiful sand bank at the estuary of River Mpprad. The place is worth visiting for bird watcher's. Payyoli Beach is around 40 km from Kozhikode and is well-known as the place where India's former sprint queen, P.T. Usha resides. Usha, who is one of the greatest athletes of the country is nicknamed as the 'Payyoli Express'.
Accommodations Around Payyoli Beach
Payyoli is only a few kilometers away from Kozhikode and so it has some very nice and comfortable hotels that offer luxurious and relaxing stay to the guests, who visit Kerala from different parts of the country and world. Here is a list of hotels in Payooli and its nearby area that offer tourists a comfortable stay in ecstatic settings.
Kappad Beach Resort
Westway Hotel
Vythiri Village
The Gateway Hotel Beach Road
Wayanad Silver Woods
Kadavu Resorts &Ayurveda Centre
Liberty House
Eagle Crest Holiday Home
Remanika Homestay
Aaria Tourist Home
Hotel Marina Residency
Hyson Heritage
Beach Heritage Hotel
Places to Visit in and around Payyoli Beach
Payyoli is only a few kilometers away from Kozhikode and so it has some very nice and comfortable hotels that offer luxurious and relaxing stay to the guests, who visit Kerala from different parts of the country and world. Here is a list of hotels in Payooli and its nearby area that offer tourists a comfortable stay in ecstatic settings.
Relaxing Activities
Indulge in relaxing activities such as swimming, beach walking, sun bathing, fishing, and yoga on the dazzling white sand of the beach.
Water Adventure
Try water adventure activities such as speed boating, paragliding, rafting, parasailing wind surfing, etc. to feel the adrenaline.
Thikkoti Light House
Walk to the Thikkoti Light House, built for the shipwreck and witness the calming beauty surrounded the place.
Places to Visit in and around Payyoli Beach
Referred as the land of lores and looms, Kannur has always been popular due to its various tourist attractions like Arakkal Museum, Bekal Fort, Thalassery Fort, Kannur Fort, Madayi Para, Overbury's Folly, etc., and temples like Oorpazhassi Kavu Temple, Kottiyoor Shiva Temple, Sundareswara Temple, Sri Raghavapuram Temple, Sri Mavilayikkavu Temple, Kizhakkekara Sree Krishna Temple and the Sri Subramanya Swami Temple. Kannur is also popular for its vast stretches of sandy beaches that draw millions of travellers with from all over the world. The most renowned beaches in this region are Payyambalam Beach, Kizhunna Ezhara Beach, Meenkunnu Beach, Muzhuppilangad Beach and Dharmadam Island. Undoubtedly, Kannur has lot to offer to its visitors. From beaches, temples, modern day museum to the ancient forts like St Angelo, you will find it all in the vicinity.
Nadappuram
Thikkoti Light House
Lokanarkavu Temple
Murad River
Kolavipalam Beach
Vadakara
Kunhali Marakkar Museum
Kizhur Shiva Temple
Craft Village Iringal
Kottakkal Juma Masjid
Thuraserikkadavu (Island)
Where to Eat?
Several food joints and restaurants have been started lately in Payyoli that serve delicous food prepared with best ingredients blended with culinary art. Here are some of the best places that serve the most luscious food in comforting atmosphere to the tourists.
Gracy Green Restaurant
Chicken Hut Bakery
Sagar Restaurant
Puthiyangadi Fast Food
Shine Hotel
Best Time to Visit
The district usually has a humid climate with monsoon season stricking twice in a year, first during June to September and second during October to November. Therefore, the best time to reach this place is during winter, i.e. in the month of December and January.
How to Reach Fort Payyoli?
By AIR
Calicut International Airport is about 64 km from Kozhikode and can be reached through a bus or taxi. Calicut Airport is well connected with other parts of the country and abroad.
BY RAIL
The nearest railway station is Kozhikode Railway Station, which is about 39 km from the Payyoli Beach. One can take a direct taxi or cab to reach their desired apot directly from the station.
BY ROAD
There are several bus services from major cities like Kochi, Mangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore to reach Kozhikode.
