Payyambalam Beach, 2 km from Kannur, is one of the beautiful beaches in Kerala. Picturesque and incredibly beautiful, the beach is only walking distance from St Angelo's Fort.
The beach is famous as the mortal remains of great reformers of Kerala, Swadeshabimani Ramakrishna Pillai, AK Gopalan, Pamban Madavan, E K Nayanar and KG Marar are laid to rest near this beach. The well laid out garden and the massive landscaped sculpture of mother and child are the major attraction of the site.