Kannur  or Cannannore is a town of great historical importance and was the capital of erstwhile Kolathiri Rajas, the ancient town had fallen to European forces in several occasions. In 15th century, the Portuguese were the first to establish a settlement here. The first Portuguese Viceroy built St. Angelo’s Fort in the city in 1505. The Portuguese factory built by Cabral in 1501 was captured by the Dutch in 1663. The history of Kannur is synonymous with the history of the fort. Ganga Residency - homestay is away from maddening crowd without hustle and bustle of an usual tourist spot, a charming alternative to the crowded beach. The beach has good surf with golden sand and also safe place for swimming. It is featured with cliff, drive-in beach and estuary.