Introducing Kannur (Cannanore)
Under the Kolathiri rajas, Kannur was a major port bristling with international trade – explorer Marco Polo christened it a ‘great emporia of spice trade’. Since then, the usual colonial suspects, including the Portuguese, Dutch and British, have had a go at shaping Kannur. Today it’s an agreeable, though unexciting, town known mostly for its weaving industry and cashew trade, with an excellent beach at Costa Malabari and incredible theyyam possession performances.
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Last updated: Sep 21, 2008
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Re: Off-the-beaten-path destinations in Kerala
by paulputt 14 September 2011
Kannur & Wayand, Kolam backwaters, Marayoor nth of Munnar. vandy
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RE: Can you recommend any Ayuvedic Treatment Centres in Kerala????
by planetasia 08 September 2011
[Malabar Beach|http://www.themalabarbeach.com] in Kannur is a good one
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RE: Budget hotel or homestay kannur
by Giora 03 September 2011
I stayed at a place mentioned in the Lonely Planet, very close to Kannur Train Station. It was a highlight, one of the few budget hotels…
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