St. Angelo’s Fort, Kannur

Built by the first Portuguese Viceroy in India, Don Francesco de Almeida (1505), St. Angelo’s Fort is among the most historic sites in Kannur. This massive triangular laterite structure is flanked by gigantic bastions that make for an imposing sight. It changed hands between the Dutch and eventually the British, who would remodel and reequip it into their primary military stronghold in Malabar.

Mopilla Bay and Dharamadam Island are among the primary attractions here. Mopilla Bay is a natural harbour and the fort offers a wonderful view of it along with a sea wall projecting from the fort separating the rough sea and inland water.  Dharamadam Island, barely 5 acres in area, is 100 m from the mainland and a favourite haunt of tourists. People come to the fort for relaxing strolls and just a brilliant view of the Arabian Sea.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Kannur, about 3 km away

Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport, about 35 km away;  Calicut International Airport, about 93 km away

Where to Stay

Hotel

Broad Bean, Kannur

Central Bus Terminal Complex
Thavakkara
497-2717777
8606115872, 9446011114

Approximate Distance: 2.28 KM

Hotel

Central Avenue

Near Subway
497-2766500
9526650044

Approximate Distance: 1.68 KM

Homestay

Meadows: Kannurs Serene Retreat Homestay

Opposite to income tax office, Kannothumchal
8075389103

Approximate Distance: 2.98 KM

Resort

Marmara Beach House

Beach Road
497-2744411
8137878800

Approximate Distance: 4.38 KM

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Location

Latitude: 11.854037, Longitude: 75.372126