Nattika beach, situated 30km from Thrissur, is an ideal place to spend your leisure time. Though the destination is not much explored, it is a very charming place fringed with an endless stretch of golden sand and graciously swaying palm trees. There are resorts in the beach that offer modern facilities amidst the rural atmosphere. deep-sea fishing, backwater cruise on country boats, elephant rides, are some of the attractions here. It was at the Nattika beach, that the super hit Malayalam film 'Chemmeen' (1960) which won the Presidential Award was shot.