Azhikode

India / Kerala / Chendamangalam /

Azhikode (അഴീക്കോട്‌) is , an old harbour situated on the shore of Periyar(Kottapuram) river which joins Arabian sea , in Kodungallur Taluk. The first church in India in the name of St.Thomas, who came here for the propagation of Christianity , is situated here. The famous Kodungallur Bhagavathy temple , Cheraman Juma Masjid and Kottappuram Church is around 10 KM away from this place.
Azhikode beach is big and beautiful but swimming is not recommended. Visitors and Authorities attention solicited.
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Coordinates:   10°11'42"N   76°10'9"E

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