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Kavvayi Backwaters
Kavvayi Backwaters, located near Payyanur in Kannur district, is the third largest backwater system in Kerala and the largest in North Kerala. Spanning approximately 37 square kilometers, this wetland ecosystem is fed by five rivers including Kavvayi, Kankol, Vannathichal, Kuppithodu, and Kuniyan. The backwaters are dotted with numerous islands, with Valiyaparamba being the largest. Historically known as Kavil Pattanam, it served as an important trading port for spices and gems.