Palayamkunnu is a picturesque village in
Thiruvananthapuram District, situated on the
Varkala –
Paripally road. It lies about 6 km from Varkala and about 4 km from Paripally. Kadavinkara Devi Temple, Sastha Nada (Temple) and a mosque are the spiritual spots in this village. Elakamon Government Higher Secondary School meets the educational needs of children here. Nearby tourist places are Varkala and Paravur. Nearest villages are Chavercodu and Ayiroor.
Trivandrum International Airport and Varkala Railway Station are the easiest points of access.