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Tamil Nadu Beaches
The South Indian state of Tamil Nadu has 900 Kms long coastline. Situated at the coast of Bay of Bengal, the state is popular for its charming beaches. Tamil Nadu is famous worldwide for its Marina Beach, which is the second largest beach in world. Tamil Nadu beaches have many good locations for leisure activites such as sun bathing, wind surfing and rides on motorized boats. The golden sandy beaches are fringed with palm and casuarina trees. The cool sea waters and clear blue skies prodvide the mystic beauty to the beaches. Besides there are numerous must visit places near the beaches, which attract the tourists.

Marina Beach

The beach located in Chennai is one of the most famous beaches of world. The loveliest beach of India, situated close to Bay of Bengal, draws a large number visitors who come to spend their holiDay. The golden sand, shimmering clean blue sea water and enough adventure activities of the beach attract the beach lovers. Marina Beach is popular for its awesome sunsets and sunrises. As the undercurrent of the sea is very strong, so bathing and swimming can be dangerous here. In the evenings the beach appears like a virtual fair, as several kinds of entertainment and food stalls lining the beach. Other attractions are the buildings of the Senate House of the University of Chennai, Chepauk Palace, Presidency College, Government offices and Ice House.

Covelong Beach
Located at a distance of 40 Kms from Chennai, Covelong Beach is far from the busy city life. The magical Covelong beach is a perfect destination for beach holiDay. Covelong beach provides a fine breathing space and offers enough fishing activities. The tourists can enjoy numerous sports activities such as wind surfing, swimming and other water sports. Besides, the beach, Cavelong houses many forts, churches and mosques.

Kanyakumari Beach
Kanyakumari, India's land end, is a unique beach site, because it is surrounded by three seas, the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. Kanyakumari beach has unique multicolured sand streches along the sea shore. The beach is famous for breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset. In addition to the beach, other attractions are Gandhi Mandapam, the Swami Vivekananda Memorial and Kayakumari Amman Temple.

Rameshwaram Beach
Rameshwaram is an island, located off the mainland flanked by Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar. The island with a serene beach is also one of the most famous pilgrimage centres of South India. The legend says that it is from here the Lord Sri Rama constrcuted the mytholigical bridge to Sri Lanka. The calm beach and shallo water is perfect for sunbathing and swimming.

Mahabalipuram Beach

Situated 58 Kms south of Chennai, Mahabalipuram Beach is one of famous beaches in India. The clean beaches of Mahabalipura attracts a large number of tourists. The tourist can sunbathe, realx and unwinde themselves in the charming Mahabalipuram Beach. The city nestled on the coast of the Bay of Bengal was once the capital of Pallava Dynasty. The Pallava rulers, built many magnificent monuments here, which were inspired from the Dravidian Temple architecture. Major attrractions near the beah are the Shore temple, Rathas, Arjuna's penance, acrocodile farm, snake venom extracting centre, schools of art and sculpture.

Muttukkadu Beach
Muttukkadu beach located abour 36 Kms from Chennai, is known for its backwater and estuary. The tourists can ride motorboats or enjoy wind surfing, fishing and angling.

Mandapam Beach
Mandapam is the mainland, linked with the Rameswaram Island. The unspoiled calm bach is ideal for sunbathe and surfing.

Kurusadai Island Beach
The beach is famous for its coral reefs and rare marine species like Dolphins. The prior persmission is required from the Fisheries Department in Chennai to visit the Island.

Vattakotai Beach : Situated 6 Kms from Kanyakumari, the circular serene beach is a fine picnic spot. The beach dotted with coconut trees is ideal for relaxing.

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