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| Coordinates | 11°48′25″N 75°26′5″E / 11.80694°N 75.43472°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Kannur |
| Nearest city | Thalassery |
| Parliamentary constituency | Kannur |
| Assembly constituency | Edakkad |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Muzhappilangad Beach is a drive-in beach in the state of Kerala in southwestern India. It is located parallel to National Highway 17 between Kannur and Thalassery.
There is an unpaved road winding through coconut groves leading to the beach. To get to this road, if you are driving from Tellicherry towards Kannur, take the left turn just before the first railway crossing you encounter after crossing the Moidu bridge. The beach is about 5 km long and curves in a wide area providing a good view of Kannur on the north. Local laws allow beachgoers to drive for a full 4 km directly on the sands of the beach. The beach is bordered by black rocks, which also protect it from the stronger currents of the ocean.
Approximately 100-200 m south of the beach there is a private island called Dharmadam Island (Pacha Thuruthu in Malayalam, which translates to Green Island in English). It is possible to walk to the island during low tide.
Since the late 90's, the beach has seen a steady influx of European tourists during winter.
Accessibility
Nearest towns/railway stations :
- Thalassery - 6 km
- Kannur - 15 km
Nearest airport:
- Kozhikode International Airport - 100 km
See also
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