The Kappad beach is one of the most charming of beaches in Kerala. Kappad has been known in history and geography texts as the gateway to the Malabar Coast. It was here, 501 years ago, the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) sailed in and stepped into Kerala to create a new chapter in the maritime history. The spices and wealth of Malabar first brought the Arabs, the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Greeks, the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English to Kerala.

Kappad has witnessed many such historical events in the past. Today, only a little stone monument is left at the Kappad beach to speak of its historical importance and past. On the rocks nearby is a temple said to be 800 years old. Besides its historical importance, the Kappad beach is like haven to the tourists, especially the sea faring tourists. The ideal route to Kappad is along the backwaters. Unspoilt and quite, the picturesque and beautiful backwaters of Kappad offer a bewitching experience to the visitors. A ride down the backwaters through the Korappuzha River brings one to the Kappad Beach, one of the most beautiful places in Kerala.Vasco da Gama would have seen a similar sight when he landed on Kappad Beach. Kappad Beach is known locally as Kappadkadavu. A single large rock juts out to the sea from Kapapd Beach. On this rock is a temple that is said to be 800 years old. The nearby Korapuzha River empties into the sea alongside Kappad Beach.

Sail a boat on the Korappuzha River and suddenly stumble upon the serene Kappad beach that meets the vast Arabian Sea. The visual impact is absolutely stunning and exotic.See the splendid local attractions and walk up to the local fishing village that lies at a little distance from the Kappad beach.An intriguing feature of this beach is a sprawling rock that protrudes into the sea and has a temple on it. The temple is believed to be 800 years old. Kappad Beach is a small walk on the Korapuzha River, and even after 500 years, it remains untouched and unruffled, making it one of the most serene and peaceful Beaches in Kerala, South India.

This little sea faring town is no less than a haven to the tourists visiting it. The best route to Kappad is along the backwaters. Un-spoilt and un-crowded, the scenic backwaters of Kozhikode offer a bewitching experience. A ride down the backwaters through the Korappuzha River brings you to the beach.