Dharmadam beach is on the island with the same name. . Located 17 km from Kannur town, the beach has a five acre stretch of coconut palms and green bushes.Permission is required to enter this privately owned island .
The nearest airport to Kannur is at Karipur in Kozhikode, 95 km away. Kannur railway station is linked to major towns within the state as well as the country as are the roads.