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COVELONG BEACH

Located just 40 kms from Chennai, Covelong Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Chennai. Covelong Beach is famous for a fort that was built by the Nawab of Carnatic. Covelong Beach is the place where the French General Laboudonnais landed his troops in the year 1746. In 1752, Robert Clive took it and destroyed it. A canal running from Chennai to Mahabalipuram separates Covelong Beach from the mainland. Get to know more about Covelong Beach during Chennai Tours.

Today Covelong Beach is famous for the Fisherman’s Cove Resort that is set up here. Belonging to the prestigious Taj Group of Hotels, this resort comprises of rooms and cottages overlooking the beautiful Covelong Beach.

 

Beaches in Tamilnadu

Marina Beach
Mahabalipurna Beach
Kanyakumari Beach
Rameshwaram Beach
Covelong Beach


Attractions Around Covelong Beach:
Covelong Beach, one of the finest beaches of Tamil Nadu provides an amazing world of sports activities including windsurfing, swimming and other water sports. Gentle sea and surf add up to the charm of Covelong. This beautiful beach lies in the lee of an ancient Dutch fort. Some historical remains still exist here. Covelong is not only known for its natural beauty and beach but also for its historical monuments like forts, churches and mosques. All this makes it an area of secular or all inclusive culture. Covelong thus reveals the history of the state of Tamil Nadu.

Adventure Activities in Covelong Beach:
For all the adventure seekers, Covelong Beach offers plenty of options like windsurfing, swimming and other water sports. The most charming and attractive thing about this beach is its gentle sea and surf.

Best Time To Visit:
You can visit the place throughout the year as it's not a place of extreme temperature. But months between November and January are the best for sunbathing.

How to Reach:
Air - The nearest airport is at Chennai , 60-km away.
Rail - The nearest convenient railway station is also situated at Chennai .
Road - The beach is located at a distance of 60-km from Chennai and 20-km from Mahabalipuram. It is an hour's drive from Chennai . There are regular buses from Mahabalipuram and Chennai to reach the beach. Tourists can also hire a taxi from Chennai or Mahabalipuram.

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