Lying on the coast of
Arabian Sea and situated 5 km from
Guruvayoor,
Chavakkad beach is an important tourist spot. Chavakkad is famous for Haidross Kuttee, a lieutenant of Haider Ali of
Mysore. St Thomas Church at Palayur and
Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary are nearby tourist spots. Fringed shadow of coconut lagoons and the mesmerizing atmosphere make Chavakkad Beach a tourist spot throughout the year. Guruvayoor is the nearest railhead.
Cochin International Airport is about 80 km away.