Tanur

The coastal town Tanur was one of earliest Portuguese settlements. It is believed that. St. Francis Xavier visited this place is 1564. Situated 8 Kms. from Tirur, it is an important fishing center. Mangalore-Madras railway line passes through this town. The Keraladhesswarapuram temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, which is one among the oldest temples of Kerala, is 3 Kms. south of Tanur town. Keraladhesswarapuram is also a weaver’s settlement.