A TOUR OF THE FAMOUS BEACHES IN CHENNAI

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A TOUR OF THE FAMOUS BEACHES IN CHENNAI
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A TOUR OF THE FAMOUS BEACHES IN CHENNAI

• Chennai is known more for its beaches than
  anything else. There are a number of beaches in
  Chennai which cater to the urban penchant for
  weekly escapades to nature. However, the family
  beaches of Chennai are not the sole preserve of
  those inhabiting Chennai and its suburbs. People
  from all over the country as well as different
  parts of the world flock to Chennai for its
  beautiful beaches, sunset points and the
  opportunity for fun activities that many of these
  beaches offer.
• In the morning hours, taking a stroll along these
  beaches can get you a splendid view of the sea,
  the surrounding landscape, and the shining white
  sand. The cool sea breeze offers solace to weary
  travellers. These beaches also offer a perfect
  escape to the people of Chennai from the
  sweltering heat of summer. The natural charm of
  these beaches helps people to relax and get ready
  for their gruelling lifestyle after the vacation.

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A TOUR OF THE FAMOUS BEACHES IN CHENNAI

• These alluring beaches not only lure the
  residents of Chennai but also tourists coming
  from all over the country. The panoramic view of
  the coastline and the city that you can get from
  these beaches is close to the hearts of weary
  city dwellers. In fact, many of these beaches,
  especially those near the city, become crowded
  during the evening hours when you can see women,
  men, and youth enjoying and relaxing on the
  beach. You can find many of them playing
  different games and enjoying evening snacks.
• If you like adventurous activities like
  parasailing and windsurfing, there is ample
  opportunity to indulge in these at some of the
  beaches like Kovalam beach. The family beaches in
  Chennai abound in forts, monuments, churches,
  temples, etc. on or around their vicinity.
  Indeed, there are historic monuments on some of
  these beaches. The view of fishing villages and
  fishing harbours along the coastline can nudge
  you to take a nostalgic trip and mingle with the
  fishing folk.

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Top 11 Beaches To Visit In Chennai

• Marina Beach
• Besant Nagar Beach
• Breezy Beach
• Kovalam Beach
• VGP Beach
• Santhome Beach
• Thiruvanmiyur Beach
• Palavakkam Beach
• Kasimedu Beach
• Neelankarai Beach
• Elliots Beach

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1. Marina Beach

• Located along the Marina Beach Road, the Marina
  Beach in Chennai has earned its place in the list
  of must-visit beaches in Chennai since it is the
  longest one in India and the second longest one
  in the world. It is also one of the best beaches
  of Chennai. Crowds throng the beach from the
  early morning hours to the evening, enjoying fun
  activities and the cool sea breeze. Groups of
  families and kids can be seen wandering or
  playing around on the beach.
• However, swimming in the waters is prohibited. On
  the southern end of the beach, there is a
  lighthouse. You must visit this place in order to
  soak in the sight and sound of the sea. Getting
  to the top of the lighthouse is not difficult
  since there is a lift to take you up. You can get
  a very charming, 360-degree panoramic view of
  Chennai and the beach itself.

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2. Besant Nagar beach
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2. Besant Nagar beach

• Located along the 6th Avenue of Chennai
  metropolis is the Besant Nagar beach. It is named
  after Annie Besant, the erstwhile social activist
  and first female President of Indian National
  Congress. This one is not as crowded as the
  Marina Beach, yet it is one of the most famed
  family beaches in Chennai. It has a fair share of
  tourists, both national and international. The
  tourist count rises on the weekends. It is an
  arch-shaped beach and this has catapulted it to
  the imagination of various movie producers. It is
  a popular beach not only for tourists but also
  for movie directors who have captured this unique
  arch-shape in various Tamil and Malayalam movies.

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3. Breezy beach

• Located in the Valmiki Nagar area of Chennai,
  this is one of the good family beaches in Chennai
  offering fun activities. You can see less crowd
  here than the Marina Beach and some other
  beaches, but this is good for those who love to
  spend some quiet time on a beach. Despite being
  close to the residential area of Valmikinagar, it
  keeps a low profile and is less crowded except on
  weekends. A long evening walk on this quiet beach
  can help you unwind. Horse riding is also popular
  on this beach. A small café is located near the
  beach where you can grab some quick bites of hot
  and delicious idlis.

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4. Kovalam beach
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4. Kovalam beach

• Located at a distance of about 40km from Chennai
  and along the Coromandel Coast of India, is the
  famed Kovalam Beach. It is as popular as the
  Marina Beach, if not more. Since it is away from
  the heat and rush of the main city, it can be an
  ideal destination for tourists looking for a day
  out on a beach of repute. It is one of the best
  family beaches in Chennai and offers ample
  opportunity for adventure sports and water sports
  like paragliding, parasailing, jet skiing, scuba
  diving, windsurfing, etc. You can swim in the sea
  and also hire a beach bed to get some tan while
  enjoying the cool sea breeze.

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5. VGP beach

• This beach is located inside the VGP Universal
  Kingdom amusement park, and to enter this beach
  you need to pay an entry fee. However, the beach
  is worth the entry fee. It is a very clean and
  safe beach for spending some time with family.
  You can indulge in a variety of adventure sports
  and children can enjoy a variety of fun
  activities here. Here, you can also splash and
  swim in the water safely. This is one of the best
  family beaches around. The adjacent amusement
  park makes visiting this beach all the more
  enjoyable. Movie producers also use this beach as
  a place for shooting movie scenes owing to the
  pristine beauty of the beach.

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6. Santhome Beach

• A little away from the city centre, Santhome
  Beach is one of the great family beaches of
  Chennai. The best time to visit this beach is
  during the evening. During this time you can find
  scores of street food vendors lining up the shore
  with various types of delicious food items. The
  sea here is not so ferocious which implies that
  you can splash around in the water and also swim.
  People, especially children, spend some good time
  here playing throw ball, flying disc, cricket,
  etc.

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7. Thiruvanmiyur Beach
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7. Thiruvanmiyur Beach

• It is an isolated and peaceful beach away from
  the locality. People love this beach because of
  its serenity, quietness, cleanliness and the
  beautiful view of sunrise and sunset that you can
  get from here. It is one of the most tranquil
  beaches in Chennai. Quietness and sunset points
  are the USP of this beach. You can take an
  evening stroll or a morning walk and even engage
  in some soliloquy without any distraction from
  others. It is a small beach, but the sea here has
  huge waves. There are a few restaurants around
  the beach where you can enjoy some local
  delicacies. This beach is also known as Pebble
  Beach.

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8. Palavakkam Beach

• Located along the East Coast Road, the Palavakkam
  beach is spacious in comparison to many other
  beaches in Chennai, but it is not so crowded as
  Marina Beach or Kovalam Beach. It is located in
  the southern part of Chennai. Things to see here
  include a temple on the beach and the beautiful
  view of sunrise and sunset.

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9. Kasimedu Beach

• Past the Kasimedu fishing harbour and away from
  the congested Ennore Expressway, lies the
  tranquil Kasimedu Beach. Over the years, it has
  evolved into a cool place to hang around for
  families. This is a beach where you can dive into
  the sea from the Kasimedu pier. In fact, the pier
  is the most popular place here. People spend a
  relaxing time here and simply enjoy the sea
  breeze.
• The Kasimedu Beach is a popular weekend hangout
  for people of Chennai and its suburbs. Though sea
  erosion is nibbling on the coastline bit by bit,
  you can relish dishes replete with coastal
  flavours here. During sunset, people congregate
  on the beach to view the changing colours of the
  sky. Youngsters can be seen playing on the beach.
  The boats at the harbour and the adjacent
  shipbuilding yard make for a perfect landscape.

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10. Neelankarai Beach

• This is one of the virgin beaches of Chennai.
  Located in the serene locality of Neelankarai in
  Southern Chennai, this beach has not yet seen the
  influx of tourists. Quite normally, this is a
  cleaner beach compared to many other beaches of
  Chennai. Owing to less number of visitors, you
  can get to see sea turtles wandering about on the
  beach. The solitary and calm beach offers ample
  scope for nature lovers to stroll along the
  coastline and soak in the stunning sea breeze.

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11. Elliots Beach
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• The Elliots Beach is located near Besant Nagar.
  It is a preferred destination for people who love
  to soak in the evening breeze of the sea. The
  young crowd often gathers on this beach during
  the evenings and enjoy. There is a temple near
  the beach and it is built on sand. This is one of
  the main attractions of this beach. There is also
  a church on the beach and it is known as the
  Church of Madonna. People of all faiths come here
  and pray.
• Conclusion
• Chennai boasts of a number of beaches where
  people can enjoy the waves, marvel at the blue
  expanse, soak in the salty weather and relax in
  the cool breeze. In fact, these beaches offer a
  great escape from the sweltering heat of Chennai.
  People coming to Chennai from other parts of
  India as well as from across the world, also
  enjoy these beaches. However, different beaches
  have different characters.

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Conclusion

• While some of these beaches are serene, others
  are crowded. There are some beaches which have
  not yet seen the influx of tourists while others
  are known to be crowded with families and
  couples. There are some beaches where you can
  swim and bathe because of the low waves, and at
  others you cannot bathe or swim due to huge
  waves. In essence, Chennai beaches offer
  something for everyone.
• Most of these are family beaches where you can
  enjoy with your loved ones. There are a number of
  fun activities that you can engage in here. Water
  sports like windsurfing, parasailing etc. are
  very popular with tourists and make for some
  amazing memories.

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