Kappad Beach, situated 16 Km from Kozhikode town, this pleasant stretch of rock-studded beach is Kappakkadavu for locals. To the tourist it is one of the most charming of Kerala’s beaches. Kappad finds mention in history and geography texts as the gateway to the Malabar Coast. It was here that 170 men led by the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama sailed in and stepped into Kerala on May 18th 1498 to create a new chapter in history.

A moss-covered monument on this beach marks this famous historical event. On the rocks nearby is a temple believed to be 800 years old. The best route to Kappad is along the backwaters. Unspoiled and non-crowded, the picturesque backwaters of Kozhikode offer a bewitching experience.