Kappad also known as Kappakadavu beach is one of the renowned beach situated near Calicut, India. Kappad beach is the same place where the Portuguese travelers arrived in India in the year 1920 on 20th May. Portuguese discovered the route by Sea from Europe via India. This became the permanent route for them to travel to Europe from India. This also signaled the incoming of various traders from the East India company.There is a small memorial constructed on Kappad beach which recalls the arrival of the Vasco da Gama.
Kappad beach is one the tidy beaches situated 16 kilometres from Calicut. The beach is very calm and known for its serene beauty. Most of the fishermen take off the boats for fishing.
Kappad Beach is one of the beautiful beaches. Government introduced many projects to prettify the beach. Kappad beach also have a lovely park which includes restaurants, sitting area and the restroom.
One can also experience a boat ride on the back waters of Korappuzha River to reach Kappad beach.
The nearest airport is Karipur International Airport situated 23 kilometres from Calicut.
Kozhikode is the nearest railway station situated 16 Kilometres from Kappad Beach.
Calicut is one of the developed cities. KSRTC which are usual green in colour are the local bus transport available to commute in and around the city. One can also avail private buses and taxis from the market bus stand. National highway no 66 is well connected to Calicut. National Highway no 17 connects Mumbai thru Mangalore, Udupi and Goa.
Calicut is experience of the tropical climate. Climate is hot and humid in summers from March to May. June to September is the monsoon season one can experience extreme rainfall during this months. December to January is the winter season climate is rarely cold during this time.
There are many tourist attractions in Kozhikode which includes The Art Gallery, Krishna Menon Museum, Mananchira Square and Pazhassiraja Museum.
Thikkoti Lighthouse – The lighthouse was constructed on the worn out ship It is one of the interesting memorial immersed in history.
Backwater - Backwater is one of the popular tourist attractions known for its serene seaway. One can visit The Elathur Channel and The river kallai to experience the boat ride on this river.
One can enjoy the serene beauty of Kappad beach while in stay to Calicut one can also visit various other places which includes Kozhikode beach. Beach also has Aquarium and Lions Park. Tourists mainly visit this beach to enjoy the sunrise and the sunset.
City has many shopping malls where most of the tourist hangs out. Focus Mall is situated on the Rajaji Road which is one of the oldest malls of the city. RP mall is situated on the other end of the street. Apart from various shops mall also have multiplex and a four star hotel.
Main bazaar is situated at Mittai Theruvu quiet well known Bazaar or Market which sells various garments and cosmetics on the long stretch.
Tourist can also enjoy the Kozhikode cuisine. Calicut is renowned for its Malabar Biryani. One can enjoy street food on Mittai Theruvu. Halwa is one of the famous desserts of Kozhikode. Wafer thin Banana chips are the speciality of Kozhikode.