Beaches in Chennai

Beaches in Chennai comes as the top attractions in Chennai. They welcome every fun lover with their magnetic attraction. The exquisite beaches in Chennai are Marina Beach, Elliot’s Beach, Covelong Beach, Muttukkadu, Kanyakumari, Rameswaram, and Kurusadai Islands. Indulge in a time of fun, excitement, pleasure as you discover the pristine ambience of the beaches of Chennai.

Sightseeing in Chennai is full of fun and excitement, among which the beaches comes as one of the favorite one. People from every corner of the world come here to take pleasure of the Chennai beaches. You can enjoy sun bathing, boating, watching sunrise and sunset and loads of other activities at the beaches of Chennai.

The Marina Beach is very popular among the beaches in Chennai. It is second longest beach in the world as it stretches to 4.5 kilometers and hence gives pleasure to its visitors on its wide sandy foreshore. Relax lying on the shore, experience the breathtaking sun rise and sun set. In the evening, walk around in the beach and have a taste of crispy Sundal and Murukku. There is also a fantastic aquarium on the Marina Beach.

Elliot's Beach stands on the coast down south of the Marina Beach. Come and just allow yourself to lose in the tranquility of this beach. Have a refreshing slash in the pristine waters of thuis beach is one of the top attractions here. Visit the nearby Velankanni church and the Ashtalakshmi temple. Walking in the morning or in evening in the serene wind will revitalize your body and mind.

Now come to the beautiful luxury beach, the charming Covelong Beach which is just 40 kms from the city Chennai. Take a cozy sunbath in the sandy seashore. The pristine environs of the beach are sure to rejuvenate your soul and body. Also the accommodation facilities of the beach are excellent. The fun and frolic here in the Covelong Beach are worth mentioning. Because of its all round facilities and amenities people from different countries come here and have made this beach one of the best tourist destination. The popular Mahabalipuram is just nineteen kms from the beach. Make a visit to its 7th century shore temples.
  
The next attraction of your Chennai Tour is Muttukkadu beach. For an adventurous soul the Muttukkadu beach is perfect destination. Enjoy motorized boats here or divulge yourself in the thrilling wind surfing. You can hire a pedal boat or row boat to enjoy cruising. Also it is the best place for experiencing fishing and angling.
           
The next station of your trip to Chennai beaches is Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is unique as it marks the last land of India. Surrounded by three seas, it is a unique experience to visit Kanyakumari. The place is a well known pilgrimage center as well. The three oceans, namely Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea, and the confluence is called 'Thriveni Sangamam”. You can enjoy here the amazing sunrise and sunset to the best. Also the multicolor sand of the Kanyakumari beach fills the degree of excitement of your Holiday in Chennai.

Next visit the Rameswaram beach and enjoy swimming on the serene and shallow water of the beach. The beach is ideal for sunbathing also.

Mandapam is another beach in the line of beautiful Chennai beaches. It is the mainland link to the island of Rameswaram. The beach is also the Gateway to many small islands. A quiet beach, perfect for enjoying sun and surfing.

Kurusadai Islands is an ecological paradise. The beach is famous for its coral reefs and rare species like Dolphins. However, prior to land on this island take permission from the Fisheries Department of Chennai.