Padinjarekkara Beach

Padinjarekkara Beach is located at Purathur in Malappuram district and is best known for the unusual landscape created where the Bharathapuzha and Tirur Puzha reach the Arabian Sea. Keralam Tourism highlights this confluence as the beach's defining attraction, combining river views, open sea, sandy shoreline and long stretches of casuarina trees. The area is especially popular around sunset, when the wide horizon and breezy coastal setting draw families, photographers and casual visitors.

Migratory birds are also seen along the shore, adding interest for birdwatchers during suitable seasons. Tourism facilities have included boating and water-based recreation, along with an amenity centre, amphitheatre and small visitor services, although specific activities can change and should be checked locally. Ponnani harbour lies across the water, reinforcing the strong river-and-coast character of the place.

Padinjarekkara is around the Tirur side of Malappuram and can be combined with nearby heritage and pilgrimage destinations such as Thirunavaya and Thunchan Parambu. For travellers exploring Keralam's Malabar coast, the beach offers more than a simple seafront because the meeting of two rivers and the Arabian Sea shapes the entire experience.