Ayikkara

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Mappila Bay Mappila Bay fishing harbour near Ayikkara.

Cannon on top of the fort. Mappila Bay and Fishing Harbour can also be seen.

Ayikkara is a small coastal village in Kannur District of Kerala state, south India. It is near Kannur City. Kannur fort, and the Mappila Bay is near Ayikkara.

The remains of the Arakkalkettu, which is the palace of the Arakkal family, is also located in Ayikkara. The Government of Kerala has renovated a part of the Arakkalkettu into a museum. This Arakkal museum is a tourist attraction located in Ayikkara.

'Mappila Bay fishing harbour' is located in Ayikkara. There is also a government shrimp hatchery near the harbour. (see: Matsyafed)