Popularly known as the “Marine Beach”, the beach of Chennai boasts of the longest coastline of about twelve kilometers. The Marine Beach of Chennai offers a vibrant, colorful and exuberant picture of life. The beach is always thronged by tourist from all over the world. The cool breeze, the crystal clear water of the deep blue sea and the lush green gardens surrounding the beach makes it one of the most attractive and exciting place for the tourist.

Apart from the natural scenic beauty of the Marine Beach of Chennai, the place offers many kinds of exciting and thrilling leisure time activities. The Beach has many shops lining the sandy coastline of the sea which offers all sorts of handicraft items made up of shells and pearl. The Beach also houses many food stalls where one can get all kinds of spicy delicacies to satisfy the appetite of the visitors. The pony rides on the Marine Beach offers one with a golden opportunity to explore the seaside in an unique and unconventional way.

The rich political heritage of Chennai can be experienced from the memorials or “Samadhis” of the two most memorable Chief Ministers of the state, on the Marine Beach which are regularly decorated with colorful flowers and incense stick.

There are many places of tourist attraction around the Marine Beach. Some of the notable ones include the Aquarium which has a rich collection of aquatic life, the gigantic building of the University of Madras, the Senate House, the Chepauk House, the P.W.D building and the Ice House which draws attention of the tourist.

Far from the humdrum of the regular routinized work of daily life, the Marine Beach of Chennai offers one with a exciting blend of fun, frolic and enjoyment that refreshes one's mind and body.

Last Updated on 1/17/2011

Tamil Nadu Beaches