Marina Beach in Chennai
Nothing, simply nothing can match the beauty of the beaches in Chennai. The warmth of the sands, the sparkling water in the last rays of the sun, the cool sea breezes is simply magical. One can experience the same magic at the Marina Beach in Chennai. Well known as the longest beach in India, the Marina Beach has the best of golden sands and a clear strip of blue sea. The Marina Beach has earned fane in its own right no doubt, but to transform it into a tourist attraction, the required measures were taken by the Governor Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff during the 1880’s.
The Marina Beach is located on the eastern side of Chennai and runs for 13 kilometer. The side drive of the Beach is lined with palms and casuarinas which rustle beautifully in the sea breeze and provides ample of shade to rest for visitors. The best time to visit the Marina Beach in Chennai is during November to February.
Features of the Marina Beach in Chennai
- The Marina Beach covers a long stretch starting from Fort St. George to Mahabalipuram.
- The sight of the sunrise and sunset from the Marina Beach is one of unparallel beauty. Since the current of the water is strong, swimming or bathing is forbidden. Anyways you can enjoy the waves breaking on the shore and the music of the sea.
- The Marina Beach is best visited during the evenings. The entire beach is full of people and food stalls and stalls dealing with odd merchandise which you can purchase as souvenirs.
- The Marina Beach is he perfect venue for some of the state held functions and competitions. Many children can be seen busy in flying kite on the beach which is a very common sport.
- The Marina Beach Drive is home to some of the modern and historical buildings in Chennai like the Senate House, Presidency College, P.W.D office and the Ice House or the Vivekananda House as the name has been changed recently. The newly constructed light house is present on the other end of the Marina Beach.
- Other Attractions include the Aquarium with its awesome collection of colorful fishes and the Anna and MGR memorials of the former chief Ministers of the state.
