Malappuram ranks fifth in the length of coastlines among districts of Kerala having a coastline of 70 km (11.87% of the total coastline of Kerala).
Ponnani, Tanur, Parappanangadi, and Kootayi, which lies in the southwest part of district, are the major fishing centres of district.
Ponnani was one of the major ports in history.
The sea coast of the district is filled with marine wealth.
Apart from being a favourite destination of the Arab traders 2000 years ago, Ponnani was also a captivating destination for many Muslim spiritual leaders, who were instrumental in introducing Islam here.
The port city is also known as The Little Mecca of Malabar.
During the months of February/April, thousands of migratory birds arrive here.
Located close to Ponnani is Biyyam Kayal, a placid, green-fringed waterway with a water sports facility.
The Conolly Canal meets with Arabian sea at Puthuponnani.
The coastal town of Tanur was the capital of the Kingdom of Vettathunad in the early medieval period, and is known for Keraladeshpuram Temple.
Parappanangadi was included in the Parappanad kingdom in the early medieval period.
Malappuram ranks fifth in the length of coastlines among districts of Kerala having a coastline of 70 km (11.87% of the total coastline of Kerala). Ponnani, Tanur, Parappanangadi, and Kootayi, which lies in the southwest part of district, are the major fishing centres of district. Ponnani was one of the major ports in history. The sea coast of the district is filled with marine wealth. Apart from being a favourite destination of the Arab traders 2000 years ago, Ponnani was also a captivating destination for many Muslim spiritual leaders, who were instrumental in introducing Islam here. The port city is also known as The Little Mecca of Malabar. During the months of February/April, thousands of migratory birds arrive here. Located close to Ponnani is Biyyam Kayal, a placid, green-fringed waterway with a water sports facility. The Conolly Canal meets with Arabian sea at Puthuponnani. The coastal town of Tanur was the capital of the Kingdom of Vettathunad in the early medieval period, and is known for Keraladeshpuram Temple. Parappanangadi was included in the Parappanad kingdom in the early medieval period.
Malappuram district