Tanur beach

Location of Tanur Beach:
Tanur beach is located in the small town of Tanur in the Tirur tehsil. It is a part of Malappuram district in the state of Kerala. Precisely speaking, Tanur is situated to the north of Tirur. It is situated a distance of around 9 km away from the Tirur town.

How to reach Tanur Beach:
Tanur is well connected by rail and airway. The nearest airport is Kozhikode. It is located 36 km away from Tanur beach. You can take a luxury bus or cab to reach the beach. You can also take a train Kozhikode or Calicut. Kozhikode is the nearest railway station.

History of Tanur Beach:
Tanur is one of the oldest Muslim settlements in India. It grew up primarily as a fishing colony. At one point of time, Tanur was a Portuguese colony. St. Francis Xavier visited Tanur in the year 1546 AD.

Major Tourist Attractions in and around Tanur beach:
There are a number of religious shrines situated close to Tanur beach. Every year scores of tourists come to offer prayers and take part in the different festivities held in the numerous temples. Some of the major tourist attractions in and around Tanur beach are Keraladeshpuram Temple, Trikkaikattu Temple and Math, Ayyapan Temple, Vettakkorumakan Temple, and Shobha Parambu Devi temple.

Popular Activities at Tanur beach:
Fishing, volley ball, snorkeling, and making sand castles are some of the popular recreational activities at Tanur beach. You can also collect sea shells on the shore, or go for a long walk along the Tanur beach, with your beloved.

Travelers coming to Tanur for pilgrimage can flock to Shobha Parambu Devi temple to take part in Kalankari celebration. Vrischikam, which is a popular festival in this part, draws a large number of tourists every year.