Tanur

The
small coastal fishing town of Tanur was one of the earliest settlements of
the Portuguese. It is believed that St. Francis Xavier visited the place in
1546.
About 3 m south of Tanur town is Keraladeshapuram Temple, dedicated to Lord
Vishnu and believed to be one of the oldest temples in Kerala.
Padinharekara Beach
At the end of the Tipu Sultan Road near Ponnani, the beach offers a breathtaking
view of the confluence of the Bharathapuzha, the Tirur Puzha and the Arabian
Sea.
Vallikunnu Beach
A beach resort set in the middle of a coconut groves is the main attraction
here. The Kadalundi bird sanctuary is just a short distance away.