Pozhikkara, estuary formed by river Neyyar before it falls into the mighty Arabian Sea is the centre of attraction of tourism circuit in Poovar.

Pozhiyoor had an ancient port at the present golden sand beach at Pozhikkara and was a major trading centre on those days, around 1000 BC, period of David and Solomon.

Pozhiyoor wan an ancient trading centre of timber, sandal wood, ivory, spices and other important goods of that era.

It is believed that the mosque in Poovar was founded by Malik Dinar, an early Muslim preacher came to Kerala for spreading the new faith.

[citation needed] Pozhiyoor was a thriving port in early days during the golden period of Greece and Roman Empire.

The Pozhikkara beach is located in Pozhiyoor, where the Neyyar, Southern Peninsular river joins at the Arabian Sea.

From Pozhiyoor which mark the end of South Kerala lease the first village, Neerody of Tamil Nadu which is just 2.5 km, by Parssala Kollengode Road.

[1] Both SMRC (a Trivandrum District Super Division Qualified Soccer Club) and Udhaya made a vital role to encourage and develop football in the region.

In 2017 Santosh Trophy Tournament, Pozhiyoor was the only village to contribute 10 players representing different teams across India.