Located at the mouth of the Chaliyar River in Kozhikode district, Beypore, one of the prominent ports and fishing harbours of ancient Kerala was an important trade and maritime centre. The Beypore Beach has a bridge built nearly 2 kms into the sea. It is actually made up of huge stones piled together, making a pathway into the sea.

The boat building yard here is famous for the construction of the Uru, the traditional Arabian trading vessel. Khalasis, who are the traditional shipbuilders here, are amazing with their ship building knowledge and craft. The client, often an Arab, gives the specifications and his needs. No design is drawn, and the plan of the Uru is conceptualized wholly in the mind of the master craftsmen. And to think that nothing was planned on paper, but the whole designing and intricate measurements and calculations were done entirely in the mind is truly astounding.

A fledging wood industry thrived in Beypore ship building activity. Now, past its prime, the wood industry is just a shadow of its former self. Still huge logs can be found floating down the river and is reminiscent of its glorious past.