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

Homestay

Seashell- Haris Beach Homestay

Adikadalayi P.O.
497-2731614
9847003687

Approximate Distance: 2.85 KM

Hotel

Hotel Blue Nile

S.N Park Road
497-2760077 2764780 / 81 / 82

Approximate Distance: 2.22 KM

Hotel

Green Park Residency

Opp.Railway Muthappan Temple
Thavakkara
497-2767745 2767747
9895111114

Approximate Distance: 1.76 KM

Hotel

Hotel Rainbow Suites

Opp. Railway Station
497-2767767

Approximate Distance: 1.89 KM

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Location

Latitude: 11.854037, Longitude: 75.372126