Thalassery Pier

Thalassery Pier is a historic maritime landmark in Thalassery, Kannur district, Kerala, and is locally known as Kadalpalam. Kerala Tourism records that the pier was built in 1910 during the British period to make the transfer of goods between the shore and ships easier in waters affected by shallow depth and rocks. The structure extends roughly 500 feet into the Arabian Sea and became closely tied to the development of Thalassery as a commercial and harbour town.

As other ports grew and maritime patterns changed, the old port declined, but the pier remained as a physical reminder of the town's trading history. Today it is valued more for heritage, sea views and evening visits than for commerce. Thalassery Pier can be explored alongside the town's Harbour Town Circuit, including Overbury's Folly, Thalassery Fort and old trading streets, giving visitors a clearer picture of how coastal trade shaped this important North Kerala settlement.