Marina
beach situated to the east of Chennai (Madras) at Kamarajar Road, 3 Km away
from the city centre. The beach covered with the silver sands is said to be
the longest beach in India and one of the longest in Asia, extends to a
length of 13 Km, from Fort St. George all the way to Mahabalipuram. There is
a drive along the beach circumscribed with palms and casuarinas running the
whole length of Chennai.
Silver sands, an excellent surf and a shimmering clean blue sea, this in a
nutshell, is Marina beach. This beach is acknowledged as one of the longest
beaches in Asia. It's 12 km-long stretch is the second longest in the world.
It is located on the eastern side of the city adjoining the Bay of Bengal.
To behold the sun set and rise from the beach is an enthralling experience.
Though bathing and swimming can be dangerous as the undercurrent is very
turbulent, even then people dare to swim here.
Twilight magic
As
the sun comes down in the evenings, the beach is blessed with vividness as a
fair ground with various kinds of entertainment and food stalls lining the
beach. Close to the Marina beach is the Aquarium which has some of the most
exotic collection of Tropical sea fishes and fresh water fishes. The
Aquarium gives a opportunity to have a rendezvous with the aquatic life. The
Ice House, which was used to store ice brought from great lakes in North
America, is South to the Aquarium.
Statues on the beach !
A
stroll circumscribing the beach bordered with a green lawn entices you to go
on a leisurely walk. At the conjunctions of this promenade stand beautiful
statues of Tamil scholars, patriots, and noted personalities. Of these, the
Statue of Labour is a splendid sculpture an evidence of the industrious team
of labourers who are at strenuous, manual work. The sea in this region is
not considered safe for swimming, as the currents are turbulent.
Regional access !
The Kamaraj Domestic Airport and the Anna International Airport are located
at Meenambakkam about 20 kms from Chennai city. The airport can be accessed
either by road or by sub-urban trains for which the alighting point is at
Tirusulam, about 1 km from the airport. Many major international airlines
have synchronized direct flights to Chennai. Domestic airlines function
daily flights to all major cities of the country from the domestic terminal.
Chennai is connected by rail with all major towns and cities in India. Major
Railway Stations: Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore. Trains operate from
Egmore Junction to various parts of the state while interstate trains
originate from Chennai Central Station.Chennai is connected by good network
of roads with all important places in Tamil Nadu and other parts of India.
Many private operators are available to render there keen services for
domestic and interstate transportation. The distances from Chennai to other
cities Bangalore (334kms), Calcutta (1678kms), Hyderabad (704 kms),
(790kms).
Marina
Beach
