Places
of interest in Tamilnadu
Chennai
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BEACHES |
Marina Beach
This is the
second longest beach in the world and is a major tourist attraction.
It stretches about 13 kms from the Harbour to the Santhome Cathedral.
The Memorials such as Anna Samadhi, MG R Samadhi are located on the sea
front. This section of the beach road is known as Anna Square.
An aquarium, of tropical and marine fishes and a swimming pool are situated
adjacent to each other.
Elliot's
Beach
This beach
is located in Besant Nagar. Formerly a popular bathing beach, today,
it is the favourite rendezvous of the younger generation. Good roads, pavements,
illuminated sands, makes a visit to this beach a real pleasure.
Covelong
Covelong is
a small fishing village located 40 kms from Chennai on the way to Mahabalipuram.
Now it is a luxury beach resort. This beach has a fort built by the Nawab
of Carnatic, Saadat Ali.
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