Located approximately 20 kilometres from the city, the beach is of great historical significance which stems from the fact that the great Vasco da Gama had landed here. Known as the beach from where the Europeans entered the Indian landscape, Kappad beach is a rocky yet pleasant destination which is locally known as Kappakadavu. Like the Kozhikode Beach, Kappad Beach also houses historical monuments such as the temple on the rock which dates back to around 800 years.The beach is extremely popular among the foreign tourists considering it houses the famous Kappad Beach Resort. This resort is one of the famed Ayurvedic health holiday destinations in Kerala.