Kannur is where Kerala's north tells its oldest stories. Waves crash against the red laterite walls of St. Angelo Fort, the sand at Muzhappilangad stretches so firm and wide that cars can drive along the shore, and the sunset at Payyambalam Beach turns the whole coastline amber. Inland, the hill of Madayipara fills with wildflowers after the rains, and in the village shrines, Theyyam performers in towering costumes bring gods and legends to life by firelight. This guide gathers the must-visit places in Kannur, from forts and beaches to hill viewpoints and living traditions, each with a little of its own story. Read on, and let the next morning's journey begin here.
