Did you know
The tenacious mud bank of Narakkal, on Vypeen Island’s coast, acts like an immense spring or a stiff piece of jelly beneath the sea. It yields to rough ocean waves, absorbs their force, and keeps the surrounding water calm even during violent monsoons, creating a natural maritime haven.
Island
Vypeen Island
Local tradition says the island rose from the swamp in 1341.
More about Vypeen Island
5 of 9- Did you knowHeavy floods in 1341 formed Vypeen Island.
- Did you knowVypin is the 58th most densely populated island in the world.
- Did you knowPallipuram Fort is the oldest existing European fort in India.
- Did you knowThe Vypin water metro station opened to the public on 26 April 2023.
- Did you knowThe Church of Our Lady of Hope was consecrated in 1605 by Bishop Dom Andrea de Santa Maria.