Kappad, or Kappakadavu locally,
is a beach near Kozhikode, in the district of the same name, Kerala, India. Kappakkadavu
- A stone monument installed by government commemorates the "landing"
by Vasco da Gama with the inscription, 'Vasco da Gama landed here, Kappakadavu,
in the year 1498'.
In 2007 a Rs. 1.5 crore program
to beautify the beach was launched by [Kerala] Tourism Minister Kodiyeri
Balakrishnan. It is now completed and Kappad beach has a corniche and park. The
park includes a restroom, restaurant and seating.
The nearest major railway station
is Koyilandy, about 10 km away from Kappad. The nearest airport is Calicut
International Airport (CCJ), which is about 25 km from the town of Kozhikode.
Private transport buses are available from the main bus stand, or visitors can
reach the beach by stopping at Thiruvangoor on National Highway 66 between
Kozhikode and Vadakara.
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